Kelly, NC (ZIP 28448) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $84.5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kelly is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $39.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Kelly 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 15, 2018.
Kelly 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.
Kelly 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 Kelly 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 28448 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kelly, NC, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Kelly (ZIP 28448) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Kelly has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28448 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 $84.5M in property damage in the Kelly, NC area (ZIP 28448). 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 →