Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 28531 in Harkers Island, NC. These include 9 tornadoes, 7 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $139.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Harkers Island is tornadoes, with 9 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Harkers Island has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
Harkers Island has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
Harkers Island 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.
Harkers Island 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.
Harkers Island has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harkers Island 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28531 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harkers Island, NC, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Harkers Island (ZIP 28531) 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.
Harkers Island has 9 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28531 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 $139.1M in property damage in the Harkers Island, NC area (ZIP 28531). 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 →