Dillsboro, NC (ZIP 28725) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (11 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Dillsboro has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $128K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Dillsboro has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 6, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dillsboro was 1.8" Hail on May 24, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28725 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dillsboro, NC, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Dillsboro (ZIP 28725) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $128K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28725 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 24, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Dillsboro, NC area (ZIP 28725). 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 →