Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 28467 in Calabash, NC. These include 20 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Calabash has experienced 6 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Calabash has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 5, 2002.
Calabash 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Calabash has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Calabash was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 5, 2019), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28467 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Calabash, NC, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.3K in property damage.
Yes, Calabash (ZIP 28467) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Calabash has 6 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28467 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2004. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Calabash, NC area (ZIP 28467). 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 →