ZIP code 28442, covering Hallsboro, NC, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hallsboro is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Hallsboro has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $36.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2006.
Hallsboro has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $435K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Hallsboro 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.
Hallsboro 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 Hallsboro 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. Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28442 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hallsboro, NC, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Hallsboro (ZIP 28442) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Hallsboro has 4 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 $435K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28442 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 $43.8M in property damage in the Hallsboro, NC area (ZIP 28442). 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 →