ZIP code 28730, covering Fairview, NC, has 87 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 floods, 39 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $949.8M. Across all recorded events, 47 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (41 total). Of these, 21 (51%) 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 $939.8M in documented property damage. 47 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 39 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 45% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Fairview has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2009.
Fairview has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $75.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Fairview 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairview was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $300M in property damage and was linked to 15 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $300M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($200M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28730 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (41 events), hailstorms (39 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairview, NC, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $939.8M in property damage.
Yes, Fairview (ZIP 28730) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $939.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28730 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It resulted in 15 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $949.8M in property damage in the Fairview, NC area (ZIP 28730). 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 →