ZIP code 28631, covering Grassy Creek, NC, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M.
With 22 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Grassy Creek has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $469.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2024.
Grassy Creek has experienced 9 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.
Grassy Creek has experienced 8 blizzards on record. 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.
Grassy Creek 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.
Grassy Creek has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1959.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grassy Creek was 85 mph High Wind on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 24, 2017), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28631 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grassy Creek, NC, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Grassy Creek (ZIP 28631) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $469.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2024.
Grassy Creek has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1959.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28631 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 $10.8M in property damage in the Grassy Creek, NC area (ZIP 28631). 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 →