Columbus, NC (ZIP 28722) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (39 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2022.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Columbus 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.
Columbus has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 8, 2017.
Columbus has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2007.
Columbus 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Columbus was Ice Storm on Feb 2, 1996, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $9M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28722 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbus, NC, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Columbus (ZIP 28722) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Columbus has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28722 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 2, 1996. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.8M in property damage in the Columbus, NC area (ZIP 28722). 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 →