Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Jacksonville, NC area (ZIP 28540). These include 56 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 175 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. 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 $14.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Jacksonville has experienced 1 flood 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Jacksonville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jacksonville 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. Flash Flood on Sep 30, 2010 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28540 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacksonville, NC, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Jacksonville (ZIP 28540) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Jacksonville has 14 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 $14.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28540 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 $56.2M in property damage in the Jacksonville, NC area (ZIP 28540). 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 →