Boomer, NC (ZIP 28606) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Boomer is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
Boomer has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Boomer has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Boomer 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.
Boomer has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boomer was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 26, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 4, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28606 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boomer, NC, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Boomer (ZIP 28606) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
Boomer has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28606 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.1M in property damage in the Boomer, NC area (ZIP 28606). 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 →