Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 28571 in Oriental, NC. These include 24 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.7M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 24 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
Oriental has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2020.
Oriental 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.
Oriental has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 6, 1994.
Oriental 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.
Oriental has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oriental 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28571 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oriental, NC, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Oriental has 5 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28571 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 $22.7M in property damage in the Oriental, NC area (ZIP 28571). 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 →