Hookerton, NC (ZIP 28538) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 35 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $52M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 162 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hookerton is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
Hookerton has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $51.2M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Hookerton 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 $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
Hookerton has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 11, 2016.
Hookerton 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 Hookerton was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. 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 28538 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hookerton, NC, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $600K in property damage.
Yes, Hookerton (ZIP 28538) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 11, 2016.
Hookerton has 10 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 $51.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28538 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52M in property damage in the Hookerton, NC area (ZIP 28538). 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 →