Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 28544 in Midway Park, NC. These include 28 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.
The dominant hazard type for Midway Park is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
Midway Park 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Midway Park 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.
Midway Park 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.
Midway Park has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 21, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Midway Park 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 28544 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Midway Park, NC, with 28 events documented.
Midway Park 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 $9.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28544 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 Midway Park, NC area (ZIP 28544). 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 →