Tar Heel, NC (ZIP 28392) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $96.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2018.
Tar Heel has experienced 5 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 1999.
Tar Heel has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2005.
Tar Heel has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tar Heel was 81 mph High Wind on Sep 5, 1996, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28392 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tar Heel, NC, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
Yes, Tar Heel (ZIP 28392) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2018.
Tar Heel has 5 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 $50.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28392 was 81 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 5, 1996. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $96.1M in property damage in the Tar Heel, NC area (ZIP 28392). 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 →