Balsam, NC (ZIP 28707) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $400.1M. Across all recorded events, 9 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Balsam has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $400.1M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Balsam has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Balsam was Flash Flood on Aug 17, 2021, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $200M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28707 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), floods (4 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Balsam, NC, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Balsam (ZIP 28707) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400.1M 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 28707 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 17, 2021. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $400.1M in property damage in the Balsam, NC area (ZIP 28707). 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 →