Federal records document 127 natural disaster events in the Granite Falls, NC area (ZIP 28630). These include 80 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Granite Falls is hailstorms, with 80 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (31%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2022.
Granite Falls has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 23, 2017.
Granite Falls has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Granite Falls was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2004), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 23, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28630 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Granite Falls, NC, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Granite Falls (ZIP 28630) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Granite Falls has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28630 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.2M in property damage in the Granite Falls, NC area (ZIP 28630). 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 →