Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 28689 in Union Grove, NC. These include 30 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Union Grove has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $881K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Union Grove has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2022.
Union Grove has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Union Grove 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Union Grove was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 7, 2005), causing $2.4M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28689 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union Grove, NC, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Union Grove (ZIP 28689) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $881K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Union Grove has 5 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28689 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.4M in property damage in the Union Grove, NC area (ZIP 28689). 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 →