Tarawa Terrace, NC (ZIP 28543) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 165 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2018.
Tarawa Terrace has experienced 8 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Tarawa Terrace 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.
Tarawa Terrace has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Tarawa Terrace 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 Tarawa Terrace 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28543 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tarawa Terrace, NC, with 31 events documented.
Tarawa Terrace has 8 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 $9.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28543 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 $44.4M in property damage in the Tarawa Terrace, NC area (ZIP 28543). 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 →