ZIP code 28532, covering Havelock, NC, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 12 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Havelock is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 6, 2023.
Havelock has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2009.
Havelock 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.
Havelock has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Havelock 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. EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28532 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (12 events), wildfires (12 events), floods (4 events), hurricanes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Havelock, NC, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Havelock (ZIP 28532) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2009.
Havelock has 12 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28532 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 $55.2M in property damage in the Havelock, NC area (ZIP 28532). 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 →