Federal records document 134 natural disaster events in the Black Mountain S, NC area (ZIP 28711). These include 66 floods, 60 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $957.8M. Across all recorded events, 47 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Black Mountain S is floods, with 66 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 24 (36%) 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 $948.5M in documented property damage. 47 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 45% of the disaster record here, with 60 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Black Mountain S has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Black Mountain S has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 1977.
Black Mountain S has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 4, 2007.
Black Mountain S has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black Mountain S was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $300M in property damage and was linked to 15 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $300M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($200M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28711 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (66 events), hailstorms (60 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black Mountain S, NC, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $948.5M in property damage.
Yes, Black Mountain S (ZIP 28711) has 66 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $948.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Black Mountain S has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28711 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It resulted in 15 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $957.8M in property damage in the Black Mountain S, NC area (ZIP 28711). 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 →