Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 28698 in Zionville, NC. These include 23 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $125.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 3 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $124.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Zionville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Zionville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Zionville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 22, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zionville was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $116M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $6.5M in damages. Flood on Feb 23, 2019 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28698 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zionville, NC, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Zionville (ZIP 28698) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $124.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28698 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $116M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $125.1M in property damage in the Zionville, NC area (ZIP 28698). 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 →