Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 28447 in Ivanhoe, NC. These include 18 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $83M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 18 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $84K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2021.
Ivanhoe has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Ivanhoe has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $38.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Ivanhoe has experienced 4 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.
Ivanhoe 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ivanhoe 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 Flood (Sep 17, 2018), causing $38.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28447 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ivanhoe, NC, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $84K in property damage.
Yes, Ivanhoe (ZIP 28447) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Ivanhoe has 9 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28447 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 $83M in property damage in the Ivanhoe, NC area (ZIP 28447). 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 →