Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Roaring River, NC area (ZIP 28669). These include 46 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Roaring River is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $851.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2020.
Roaring River 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.
Roaring River 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.
Roaring River has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $540K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Roaring River has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $540K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roaring River was Frost/Freeze on Apr 9, 2007, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 29, 2020), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28669 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roaring River, NC, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Roaring River (ZIP 28669) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $851.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2020.
Roaring River has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $540K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28669 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 9, 2007. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Roaring River, NC area (ZIP 28669). 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 →