Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Trenton, NC area (ZIP 28585). These include 44 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 51 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Trenton is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Trenton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2021.
Trenton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Trenton was Flash Flood on Sep 30, 2010, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 17, 1965), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 29, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28585 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trenton, NC, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $655K in property damage.
Yes, Trenton (ZIP 28585) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Trenton has 14 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 $13.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28585 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 30, 2010. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.4M in property damage in the Trenton, NC area (ZIP 28585). 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 →