ZIP code 28586, covering Vanceboro, NC, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.7M.
With 46 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Vanceboro has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $662.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Vanceboro has experienced 2 floods 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Vanceboro has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $48M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
Vanceboro has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 1959.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vanceboro was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2018, which caused $28M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $20M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 30, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28586 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vanceboro, NC, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Vanceboro (ZIP 28586) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Vanceboro 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 $662.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28586 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2018. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.7M in property damage in the Vanceboro, NC area (ZIP 28586). 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 →