ZIP code 28679, covering Sugar Grove, NC, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $291.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sugar Grove is floods, with 25 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (36%) 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 $263M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Sugar Grove has experienced 8 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $418K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Sugar Grove has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Sugar Grove 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.
Sugar Grove has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sugar Grove was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 91 mph High Wind (Sep 27, 2024), causing $28M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28679 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sugar Grove, NC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $263M in property damage.
Yes, Sugar Grove (ZIP 28679) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $263M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Sugar Grove has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28679 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $291.5M in property damage in the Sugar Grove, NC area (ZIP 28679). 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 →