Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 28663 in Piney Creek, NC. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Piney Creek is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Piney Creek 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.
Piney Creek has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $526.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2024.
Piney Creek has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Piney Creek 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.
Piney Creek has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Piney Creek was 81 mph High Wind on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 11, 2025), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28663 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Piney Creek, NC, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Piney Creek (ZIP 28663) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $526.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2024.
Piney Creek has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1959.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28663 was 81 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Piney Creek, NC area (ZIP 28663). 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 →