Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 28434 in Council, NC. These include 18 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.9M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
Council has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $478K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Council has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2009.
Council has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2015.
Council has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Council was 81 mph High Wind on Sep 5, 1996, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 25, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28434 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Council, NC, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Council (ZIP 28434) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $478K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Council has 5 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 $850K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28434 was 81 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 5, 1996. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.9M in property damage in the Council, NC area (ZIP 28434). 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 →