Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 28584 in Swansboro, NC. These include 23 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
Swansboro has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 2019.
Swansboro has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Swansboro has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $145K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2018.
Swansboro has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Swansboro has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $34.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swansboro was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2018, which caused $34.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 30, 2012), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28584 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (7 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzards (5 events), flood (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swansboro, NC, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Swansboro (ZIP 28584) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Swansboro has 7 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28584 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2018. This event caused $34.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.8M in property damage in the Swansboro, NC area (ZIP 28584). 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 →