Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Etowah, NC area (ZIP 28729). These include 24 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (46% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (21%) 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 $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2023.
Etowah has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Etowah has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Etowah has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 17, 1975.
Etowah has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Etowah was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $8.3M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28729 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Etowah, NC, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.2M in property damage.
Yes, Etowah (ZIP 28729) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Etowah has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 17, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28729 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.4M in property damage in the Etowah, NC area (ZIP 28729). 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 →