Maury, NC (ZIP 28554) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.3M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 160 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
Maury has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.2M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
Maury has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
Maury has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maury was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 18, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28554 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzard (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 Maury, NC, with 15 events documented.
Maury has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28554 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.3M in property damage in the Maury, NC area (ZIP 28554). 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 →