Pine Knoll Shore, NC (ZIP 28512) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $146.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 24, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $518K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2017.
Pine Knoll Shore has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Pine Knoll Shore 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.
Pine Knoll Shore 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pine Knoll Shore 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. EF1 Tornado on Nov 26, 2013 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28512 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (13 events), wildfires (5 events), blizzards (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pine Knoll Shore, NC, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Pine Knoll Shore (ZIP 28512) 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.
Pine Knoll Shore has 14 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 24, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28512 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 $146.5M in property damage in the Pine Knoll Shore, NC area (ZIP 28512). 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 →