Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 28539 in Hubert, NC. These include 20 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 158 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 11, 2025.
Hubert has experienced 9 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 15, 2018.
Hubert has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $145K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2018.
Hubert has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $34.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
Hubert has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Hubert has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hubert was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2018, which caused $34.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $9.4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 30, 2012 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28539 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (5 events), hurricane (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hubert, NC, with 20 events documented.
Hubert has 9 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28539 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2018. This event caused $34.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.3M in property damage in the Hubert, NC area (ZIP 28539). 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 →