Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 28575 in Salter Path, NC. These include 6 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $138.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 26% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2011.
Salter Path 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.
Salter Path has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $332.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 24, 2018.
Salter Path 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.
Salter Path has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2005.
Salter Path has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salter Path 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28575 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salter Path, NC, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Salter Path (ZIP 28575) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
Salter Path has 4 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 $332.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 24, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28575 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 $138.9M in property damage in the Salter Path, NC area (ZIP 28575). 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 →