ZIP code 28640, covering Jefferson, NC, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M.
With 25 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $740.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2024.
Jefferson 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.
Jefferson 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.
Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 28640 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jefferson, NC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Jefferson (ZIP 28640) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $740.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28640 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 $11.1M in property damage in the Jefferson, NC area (ZIP 28640). 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 →