Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 28449 in Kure Beach, NC. These include 16 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (48% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $997K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Kure Beach has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1976.
Kure Beach has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kure Beach was Flash Flood on Sep 16, 2018, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 15, 2018), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28449 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kure Beach, NC, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $997K in property damage.
Yes, Kure Beach (ZIP 28449) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $997K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Kure Beach has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28449 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 16, 2018. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Kure Beach, NC area (ZIP 28449). 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 →