Collettsville, NC (ZIP 28611) has experienced 115 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 floods, 42 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $157.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 61 recorded incidents (53% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 21 (34%) 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 $106.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Collettsville 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 $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Collettsville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $283K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
Collettsville has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Collettsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Collettsville was Ice Storm on Feb 2, 1996, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 26, 2024), causing $40M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($40M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28611 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (61 events), hailstorms (42 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Collettsville, NC, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $106.4M in property damage.
Yes, Collettsville (ZIP 28611) has 61 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $106.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2025.
Collettsville has 3 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 $283K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28611 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 2, 1996. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $157.8M in property damage in the Collettsville, NC area (ZIP 28611). 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 →