Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Ayden, NC area (ZIP 28513). These include 47 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.7M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 252 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $29.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2014.
Ayden has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2002.
Ayden has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Ayden has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2016.
Ayden has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ayden was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 15, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2014 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28513 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ayden, NC, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120K in property damage.
Yes, Ayden (ZIP 28513) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 1996.
Ayden has 15 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 $29.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28513 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.7M in property damage in the Ayden, NC area (ZIP 28513). 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 →