Cherokee, NC (ZIP 28719) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 wildfires, 22 hailstorms, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 39 recorded incidents (44% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 1, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Cherokee has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
Cherokee 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.
Cherokee has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 16, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cherokee was Debris Flow on Jan 16, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 15, 2013), causing $3.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28719 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (39 events), hailstorms (22 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cherokee, NC, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Cherokee (ZIP 28719) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Cherokee has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $305K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28719 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jan 16, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the Cherokee, NC area (ZIP 28719). 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 →