Merritt, NC (ZIP 28556) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.4M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Merritt is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
Merritt has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 15, 1999.
Merritt 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.
Merritt has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 6, 1994.
Merritt has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Merritt 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 Merritt was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 28, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 15, 1999 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28556 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Merritt, NC, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Merritt (ZIP 28556) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Merritt has 3 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 15, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28556 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 $23.4M in property damage in the Merritt, NC area (ZIP 28556). 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 →