Bat Cave, NC (ZIP 28710) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 22 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $258.9M. Across all recorded events, 8 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 22 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (45%) 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 $239.9M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Bat Cave has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $19.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bat Cave was Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 26, 2024), causing $35M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 2, 1996 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28710 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (16 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bat Cave, NC, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $239.9M in property damage.
Yes, Bat Cave (ZIP 28710) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $239.9M 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 28710 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $258.9M in property damage in the Bat Cave, NC area (ZIP 28710). 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 →