Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Beaufort, NC area (ZIP 28516). These include 25 tornadoes, 23 hailstorms, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $149.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (35% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2017.
Beaufort 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.
Beaufort 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.
Beaufort has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beaufort 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 28516 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (25 events), hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beaufort, NC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.5M in property damage.
Yes, Beaufort (ZIP 28516) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
Beaufort has 25 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28516 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 $149.6M in property damage in the Beaufort, NC area (ZIP 28516). 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 →