Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 28393 in Turkey, NC. These include 12 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 94 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Turkey has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $50.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Turkey has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $253.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2020.
Turkey has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2020.
Turkey has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Turkey was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on May 28, 2020 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28393 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Turkey, NC, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Turkey (ZIP 28393) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2020.
Turkey has 6 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 $50.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28393 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.6M in property damage in the Turkey, NC area (ZIP 28393). 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 →