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28422 Bolivia, NC — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Bolivia, NC (28422)

Bolivia, NC (ZIP 28422) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $831K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (32 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $32.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (23%) 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 $609K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Bolivia has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $39.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2020.

💨 Severe wind events

Bolivia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.

❄️ Blizzards

Bolivia 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 23, 2003.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Bolivia was Flash Flood on Sep 30, 2010, which caused $150K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 23, 2003), causing $150K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Bolivia, NC (28422)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28422 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 28422?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bolivia, NC, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 28422 (Bolivia) prone to flooding?

Yes, Bolivia (ZIP 28422) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $609K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.

Has Bolivia (28422) ever been hit by a tornado?

Bolivia has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $39.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2020.

What was the worst natural disaster in Bolivia, NC?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28422 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 30, 2010. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 28422?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $831K in property damage in the Bolivia, NC area (ZIP 28422). 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 →

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