ZIP code 28529, covering Grantsboro, NC, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grantsboro is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Grantsboro has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2020.
Grantsboro has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
Grantsboro has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Grantsboro has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $48M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
Grantsboro has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grantsboro was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2018, which caused $28M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $20M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 17, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28529 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grantsboro, NC, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Grantsboro (ZIP 28529) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Grantsboro has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28529 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2018. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.8M in property damage in the Grantsboro, NC area (ZIP 28529). 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 →