Arden, NC (ZIP 28704) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (40 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Arden has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Arden has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Arden has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2007.
Arden has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 17, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arden was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $8.3M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28704 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arden, NC, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Arden (ZIP 28704) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Arden has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 17, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28704 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.4M in property damage in the Arden, NC area (ZIP 28704). 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 →