Grifton, NC (ZIP 28530) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.8M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 166 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $620K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $26M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
Grifton has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $33M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 11, 2016.
Grifton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
Grifton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grifton was Flood on Sep 13, 1996, which caused $33M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jul 16, 2000 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28530 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grifton, NC, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $620K in property damage.
Yes, Grifton (ZIP 28530) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 11, 2016.
Grifton has 11 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 $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28530 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 13, 1996. This event caused $33M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.8M in property damage in the Grifton, NC area (ZIP 28530). 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 →