Red Springs, NC (ZIP 28377) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (40 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $29.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Red Springs has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $32.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Red Springs has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Red Springs was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $30.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28377 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Red Springs, NC, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.1K in property damage.
Yes, Red Springs (ZIP 28377) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Red Springs has 11 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28377 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $30.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.2M in property damage in the Red Springs, NC area (ZIP 28377). 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 →