Hudson, NC (ZIP 28638) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Hudson has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2017.
Hudson 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.
Hudson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hudson 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. EF4 Tornado on May 7, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28638 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hudson, NC, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Hudson (ZIP 28638) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Hudson has 6 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28638 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 $14.3M in property damage in the Hudson, NC area (ZIP 28638). 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 →