Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 28511 in Atlantic, NC. These include 5 severe wind events, 4 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $138.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 5 recorded incidents (23% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Atlantic has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 1998.
Atlantic has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2016.
Atlantic has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $137.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
Atlantic has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Atlantic has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atlantic was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2018, which caused $102.8M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $35M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28511 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), wildfires (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 23% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlantic, NC, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Atlantic (ZIP 28511) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
Atlantic has 2 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28511 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2018. This event caused $102.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $138.1M in property damage in the Atlantic, NC area (ZIP 28511). 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 →