Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 28421 in Atkinson, NC. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Atkinson is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2021.
Atkinson has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $503.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Atkinson has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $38.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Atkinson has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Atkinson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atkinson was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $38.2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28421 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atkinson, NC, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Atkinson (ZIP 28421) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Atkinson has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $503.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28421 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $38.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.2M in property damage in the Atkinson, NC area (ZIP 28421). 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 →