Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Catawba, NC area (ZIP 28609). These include 34 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Catawba is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Catawba 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.
Catawba 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.
Catawba has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 18, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Catawba was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 26, 2010 also caused significant damage ($6.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28609 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Catawba, NC, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Yes, Catawba (ZIP 28609) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Catawba has 11 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28609 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.5M in property damage in the Catawba, NC area (ZIP 28609). 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 →