Morehead City, NC (ZIP 28557) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $145.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 13, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2017.
Morehead City has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $220K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 1998.
Morehead City has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $137.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
Morehead City has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morehead City was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2018, which caused $102.8M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $35M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 26, 2013 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28557 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), floods (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morehead City, NC, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Morehead City (ZIP 28557) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
Morehead City has 15 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 $7.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28557 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2018. This event caused $102.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $145.7M in property damage in the Morehead City, NC area (ZIP 28557). 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 →