Burgaw, NC (ZIP 28425) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (40 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $17.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $928K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Burgaw has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
Burgaw 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burgaw was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 15, 2008, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 13, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28425 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burgaw, NC, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.2K in property damage.
Yes, Burgaw (ZIP 28425) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $928K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Burgaw has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28425 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 15, 2008. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Burgaw, NC area (ZIP 28425). 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 →