Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Connellys Spring, NC area (ZIP 28612). These include 59 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $87.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Connellys Spring is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Connellys Spring has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $67M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2017.
Connellys Spring has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Connellys Spring 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.
Connellys Spring has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Connellys Spring was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 5, 1989), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($13.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28612 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Connellys Spring, NC, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Connellys Spring (ZIP 28612) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Connellys Spring has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $67M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28612 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $87.1M in property damage in the Connellys Spring, NC area (ZIP 28612). 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 →