Bryson City, NC (ZIP 28713) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 wildfires, 19 floods, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M.
With 20 recorded incidents (34% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
Bryson City 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.
Bryson City has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bryson City 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 28713 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (20 events), floods (19 events), hailstorms (17 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bryson City, NC, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Bryson City (ZIP 28713) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Bryson City has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28713 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 $2.2M in property damage in the Bryson City, NC area (ZIP 28713). 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 →