Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 28441 in Garland, NC. These include 26 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
Garland has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2024.
Garland has experienced 8 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.6M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Garland has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Garland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garland was EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28441 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garland, NC, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3K in property damage.
Yes, Garland (ZIP 28441) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2024.
Garland has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28441 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.7M in property damage in the Garland, NC area (ZIP 28441). 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 →