Seven Springs, NC (ZIP 28578) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $137.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
Seven Springs has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $53.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
Seven Springs has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $84M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
Seven Springs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2022.
Seven Springs has experienced 1 blizzard 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seven Springs was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $50.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 13, 1996), causing $33M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28578 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seven Springs, NC, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Seven Springs (ZIP 28578) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $84M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
Seven Springs has 10 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 $53.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28578 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $50.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $137.1M in property damage in the Seven Springs, NC area (ZIP 28578). 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 →