Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Zcta 28504, NC area (ZIP 28504). These include 49 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $121.1M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $87.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2023.
Zcta 28504 has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $33M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2016.
Zcta 28504 has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2022.
Zcta 28504 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 $40K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 28504 was Flood on Sep 13, 1996, which caused $33M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28504 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 28504, NC, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 28504 (ZIP 28504) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2016.
Zcta 28504 has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $87.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28504 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 13, 1996. This event caused $33M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $121.1M in property damage in the Zcta 28504, NC area (ZIP 28504). 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 →