Statesville, NC (ZIP 28677) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (51 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Statesville 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.
Statesville 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.
Statesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 18, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Statesville was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $10M in damages. Flood on May 6, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28677 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Statesville, NC, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Statesville (ZIP 28677) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Statesville has 11 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28677 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.4M in property damage in the Statesville, NC area (ZIP 28677). 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 →