Thurmond, NC (ZIP 28683) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Thurmond has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $863K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2022.
Thurmond 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $272K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 9, 2017.
Thurmond has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2005.
Thurmond has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $765K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Thurmond has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thurmond was Ice Storm on Feb 1, 1996, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 11, 1996), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28683 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thurmond, NC, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Thurmond (ZIP 28683) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2005.
Thurmond has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $765K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28683 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 1996. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Thurmond, NC area (ZIP 28683). 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 →