With 219 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 28645 in Lenoir, NC has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 100 hailstorms, 98 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $106.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lenoir is hailstorms, with 100 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2025.
Floods account for 45% of the disaster record here, with 98 events documented. Of these, 28 (29%) 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 $95.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
Lenoir 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.
Lenoir has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2021.
Lenoir has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 15, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lenoir was Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 26, 2024), causing $40M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28645 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (100 events), floods (98 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenoir, NC, with 100 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52K in property damage.
Yes, Lenoir (ZIP 28645) has 98 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $95.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Lenoir has 13 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28645 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $106.9M in property damage in the Lenoir, NC area (ZIP 28645). 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 →