Laurel Springs, NC (ZIP 28644) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2021.
Laurel Springs has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $535K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Laurel Springs 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Laurel Springs 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.
Laurel Springs has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 1973.
Laurel Springs has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laurel Springs was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Sep 27, 2024), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28644 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurel Springs, NC, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Laurel Springs (ZIP 28644) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Laurel Springs has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28644 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Laurel Springs, NC area (ZIP 28644). 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 →