Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Deep Gap, NC area (ZIP 28618). These include 30 floods, 25 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Deep Gap is floods, with 30 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (47%) 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 $19.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $352K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
Deep Gap has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $418K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Deep Gap has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Deep Gap 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.
Deep Gap has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 8, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deep Gap was 91 mph High Wind on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $28M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 25, 2011), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28618 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deep Gap, NC, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.2M in property damage.
Yes, Deep Gap (ZIP 28618) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Deep Gap has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $150K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28618 was 91 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.1M in property damage in the Deep Gap, NC area (ZIP 28618). 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 →