Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 28423 in Bolton, NC. These include 20 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $79K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Bolton has experienced 6 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Bolton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $647.5K in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2015.
Bolton has experienced 4 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $36M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Bolton has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2010.
Bolton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bolton was 86 mph High Wind on Sep 5, 1996, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28423 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 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 Bolton, NC, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $79K in property damage.
Yes, Bolton (ZIP 28423) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $77K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Bolton has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $647.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28423 was 86 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 5, 1996. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.8M in property damage in the Bolton, NC area (ZIP 28423). 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 →