Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Pollocksville, NC area (ZIP 28573). These include 38 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 51 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pollocksville is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Pollocksville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2008.
Pollocksville has experienced 4 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 6, 2023.
Pollocksville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pollocksville was EF3 Tornado on Mar 17, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 17, 1965), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28573 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (7 events), wildfires (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pollocksville, NC, with 38 events documented.
Pollocksville has 7 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28573 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 17, 1965. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Pollocksville, NC area (ZIP 28573). 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 →