Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Valdese, NC area (ZIP 28690). These include 52 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Valdese is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2025.
Valdese has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Valdese has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 8, 2017.
Valdese 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Valdese has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2022.
Valdese has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Valdese was EF2 Tornado on Jan 11, 2012, which caused $13.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2004), causing $9M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28690 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valdese, NC, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Valdese (ZIP 28690) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Valdese 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 $14.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28690 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 11, 2012. This event caused $13.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.8M in property damage in the Valdese, NC area (ZIP 28690). 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 →