Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Saint Pauls, NC area (ZIP 28384). These include 42 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $56.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Saint Pauls 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.
Saint Pauls has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2005.
Saint Pauls has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Pauls was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28384 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Pauls, NC, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Pauls (ZIP 28384) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Saint Pauls 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 $56.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28384 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.7M in property damage in the Saint Pauls, NC area (ZIP 28384). 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 →