ZIP code 28607, covering Boone, NC, has 116 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 47 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (6%) 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.
There have been 47 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (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 $28.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2025.
Boone 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.
Boone 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.
Boone has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $158K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
Boone 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boone was 91 mph High Wind on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $28M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $6.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 25, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28607 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (47 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boone, NC, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, Boone (ZIP 28607) has 47 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2025.
Boone has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $158K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28607 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 $57.8M in property damage in the Boone, NC area (ZIP 28607). 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 →