Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 28702 in Almond, NC. These include 6 wildfires, 5 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Almond has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $450.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Almond has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
Almond 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 Almond was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28702 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (6 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Almond, NC, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Almond (ZIP 28702) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $450.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28702 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Almond, NC area (ZIP 28702). 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 →