New Bern, NC (ZIP 28560) has experienced 109 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 83 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 88 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (83 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
New Bern has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
New Bern has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2009.
New Bern has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $48M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
New Bern has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 6, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Bern was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2018, which caused $28M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28560 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Bern, NC, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $750K in property damage.
Yes, New Bern (ZIP 28560) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2009.
New Bern has 13 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 $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28560 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2018. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.2M in property damage in the New Bern, NC area (ZIP 28560). 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 →