Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Millers Creek, NC area (ZIP 28651). These include 43 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Millers Creek is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (39%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Millers Creek has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $757.8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2018.
Millers Creek has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Millers Creek has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Millers Creek was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 26, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 9, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28651 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Millers Creek, NC, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Millers Creek (ZIP 28651) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Millers Creek has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28651 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 $12.4M in property damage in the Millers Creek, NC area (ZIP 28651). 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 →