Olin, NC (ZIP 28660) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Olin is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Olin has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Olin has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2022.
Olin has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Olin has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olin was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 7, 2005), causing $2.4M in damages. Flood on Mar 20, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28660 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olin, NC, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Olin (ZIP 28660) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Olin has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28660 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.8M in property damage in the Olin, NC area (ZIP 28660). 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 →