Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 28629 in Glendale Springs, NC. These include 8 blizzards, 8 severe wind events, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M.
With 8 recorded incidents (30% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Glendale Springs 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.
Glendale Springs has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Glendale Springs has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $395K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2020.
Glendale Springs 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glendale Springs was 85 mph High Wind on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 13, 2020), causing $340K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28629 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glendale Springs, NC, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $238.8K in property damage.
Yes, Glendale Springs (ZIP 28629) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $395K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28629 was 85 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Glendale Springs, NC area (ZIP 28629). 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 →