ZIP code 28622, covering Elk Park, NC, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $328.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (27 total). Of these, 11 (41%) 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 $277.2M 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 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Elk Park 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.
Elk Park has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2007.
Elk Park has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 2023.
Elk Park 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elk Park was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 2, 1996), causing $50M in damages. Flood on Sep 17, 2004 also caused significant damage ($11M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28622 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk Park, NC, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $277.2M in property damage.
Yes, Elk Park (ZIP 28622) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $277.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Elk Park 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 $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28622 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $328.3M in property damage in the Elk Park, NC area (ZIP 28622). 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 →