ZIP code 28552 in Lowland, NC has a relatively limited disaster record, with 5 events documented. These include 2 tornadoes, 1 blizzard, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lowland is tornadoes, with 2 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
Lowland has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 1996.
Lowland has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2023.
Lowland has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowland was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 15, 1999), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28552 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowland, NC, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $700K in property damage.
Lowland has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $700K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28552 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.7M in property damage in the Lowland, NC area (ZIP 28552). 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 →