Hampstead, NC (ZIP 28443) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (48%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Hampstead has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 2019.
Hampstead has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Hampstead 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 Hampstead was Flash Flood on Sep 15, 2018, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 16, 2018), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28443 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hampstead, NC, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Hampstead (ZIP 28443) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Hampstead has 10 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28443 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 15, 2018. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Hampstead, NC area (ZIP 28443). 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 →