Emerald Isle, NC (ZIP 28594) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 wildfires, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Emerald Isle is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
Emerald Isle has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Emerald Isle 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.
Emerald Isle 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.
Emerald Isle has experienced 2 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 Mar 5, 2008.
Emerald Isle 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emerald Isle 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 28594 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), wildfires (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emerald Isle, NC, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Emerald Isle (ZIP 28594) 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.
Emerald Isle 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 28594 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 $36.3M in property damage in the Emerald Isle, NC area (ZIP 28594). 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 →