Blowing Rock, NC (ZIP 28605) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 floods, 37 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (45%) 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 $19.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Blowing Rock has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $418K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Blowing Rock has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Blowing Rock has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Blowing Rock has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blowing Rock was 91 mph High Wind on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $28M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 25, 2011), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28605 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blowing Rock, NC, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.2M in property damage.
Yes, Blowing Rock (ZIP 28605) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2025.
Blowing Rock has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $58K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28605 was 91 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.1M in property damage in the Blowing Rock, NC area (ZIP 28605). 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 →