ZIP code 28601, covering Hickory, NC, has 131 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 82 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $84.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 82 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (40%) 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 $54M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Hickory has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Hickory has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Hickory has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hickory was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 24, 1996), causing $10M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28601 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hickory, NC, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Hickory (ZIP 28601) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Hickory has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28601 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $84.7M in property damage in the Hickory, NC area (ZIP 28601). 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 →