Rowland, NC (ZIP 28383) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (32 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $46.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Rowland has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $37.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Rowland has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Rowland has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2003.
Rowland has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2010.
Rowland has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 25, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rowland was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $35.4M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), 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 28383 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rowland, NC, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $46.8K in property damage.
Yes, Rowland (ZIP 28383) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Rowland has 9 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28383 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $35.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.2M in property damage in the Rowland, NC area (ZIP 28383). 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 →