Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 28616 in Crossnore, NC. These include 13 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $79.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $28.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2013.
Crossnore 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.
Crossnore 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.
Crossnore has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crossnore was Ice Storm on Feb 2, 1996, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $11M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2004 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28616 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crossnore, NC, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.6M in property damage.
Yes, Crossnore (ZIP 28616) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28616 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 $79.7M in property damage in the Crossnore, NC area (ZIP 28616). 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 →