ZIP code 28643, covering Lansing, NC, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 26 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (42%) 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 $61.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Lansing 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.
Lansing 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.
Lansing 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.
Lansing has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lansing was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $61M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 85 mph High Wind (Sep 27, 2024), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28643 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (19 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 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lansing, NC, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Lansing (ZIP 28643) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $61.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Lansing has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28643 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $61M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.1M in property damage in the Lansing, NC area (ZIP 28643). 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 →