ZIP code 28457, covering Rocky Point, NC, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rocky Point is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (27%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Rocky Point has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 15, 2008, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 15, 2008), causing $2M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28457 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rocky Point, NC, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.9K in property damage.
Yes, Rocky Point (ZIP 28457) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Rocky Point has 11 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28457 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 15, 2008. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Rocky Point, NC area (ZIP 28457). 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 →