ZIP code 28637, covering Hildebran, NC, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 34 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
Hildebran has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Hildebran has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Hildebran 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Hildebran has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2017.
Hildebran has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hildebran was EF2 Tornado on Jan 11, 2012, which caused $13.4M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $9M 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 28637 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hildebran, NC, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Hildebran (ZIP 28637) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Hildebran has 4 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 $15.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28637 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 11, 2012. This event caused $13.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.9M in property damage in the Hildebran, NC area (ZIP 28637). 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 →