Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Creston, NC area (ZIP 28615). These include 30 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $194.3M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Creston is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $183.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Creston has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $238.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Creston has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 5, 2024.
Creston 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.
Creston has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 22, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Creston was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $116M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $61M in damages. 85 mph High Wind on Sep 27, 2024 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28615 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Creston, NC, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Creston (ZIP 28615) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $183.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Creston has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28615 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $116M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $194.3M in property damage in the Creston, NC area (ZIP 28615). 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 →