Pink Hill, NC (ZIP 28572) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Pink Hill has experienced 3 floods on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2018.
Pink Hill has experienced 2 blizzards 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Pink Hill 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 Mar 24, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pink Hill was EF1 Tornado on Mar 29, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 1, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28572 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pink Hill, NC, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Pink Hill (ZIP 28572) has 3 recorded flood events. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2018.
Pink Hill has 11 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28572 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Pink Hill, NC area (ZIP 28572). 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 →