Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Newton Grove, NC area (ZIP 28366). These include 36 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $85.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 120 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 1, 2017.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $53.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Newton Grove has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $29.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Newton Grove has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Newton Grove has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newton Grove was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $29.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $25M 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 28366 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newton Grove, NC, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Newton Grove (ZIP 28366) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Newton Grove has 12 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 $53.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 3, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28366 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $29.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $85.8M in property damage in the Newton Grove, NC area (ZIP 28366). 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 →