Arapahoe, NC (ZIP 28510) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
Arapahoe has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2020.
Arapahoe has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Arapahoe has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 1996.
Arapahoe has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 6, 1994.
Arapahoe has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arapahoe was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 28, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28510 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (5 events), wildfires (2 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arapahoe, NC, with 16 events documented.
Arapahoe has 5 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28510 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.6M in property damage in the Arapahoe, NC area (ZIP 28510). 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 →