Holden Beach, NC (ZIP 28462) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 18 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $19.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Holden Beach has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $39.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2020.
Holden Beach 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 23, 2003.
Holden Beach has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holden Beach was Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28462 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holden Beach, NC, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.2K in property damage.
Yes, Holden Beach (ZIP 28462) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Holden Beach has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $39.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28462 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Holden Beach, NC area (ZIP 28462). 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 →