Mount Olive, NC (ZIP 28365) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $158.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 176 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (49 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Mount Olive has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $81.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
Mount Olive has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $528.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2017.
Mount Olive has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Olive was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $50.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 9, 2016), causing $29.1M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28365 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Olive, NC, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Olive (ZIP 28365) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $81.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
Mount Olive has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $77.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 3, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28365 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $50.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $158.9M in property damage in the Mount Olive, NC area (ZIP 28365). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →