Magnolia, NC (ZIP 28453) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 52 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 2014.
Magnolia 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Magnolia has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2024.
Magnolia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Magnolia was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 1999, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 14, 2006), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28453 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Magnolia, NC, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Magnolia (ZIP 28453) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2024.
Magnolia has 16 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28453 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 1999. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Magnolia, NC area (ZIP 28453). 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 →