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28379 Rockingham, NC — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Rockingham, NC (28379)

Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 28379 in Rockingham, NC. These include 21 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.9M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Rockingham is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $301K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2022.

🌊 Floods

Rockingham has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $51.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Rockingham has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $735K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Rockingham was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $51.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 13, 2020), causing $600K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Rockingham, NC (28379)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28379 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 28379?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockingham, NC, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $301K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 28379 (Rockingham) prone to flooding?

Yes, Rockingham (ZIP 28379) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.

Has Rockingham (28379) ever been hit by a tornado?

Rockingham has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $735K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.

What was the worst natural disaster in Rockingham, NC?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28379 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $51.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 28379?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.9M in property damage in the Rockingham, NC area (ZIP 28379). 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 →

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