Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 28733 in Fontana Dam, NC. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 wildfires, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
With 10 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
Fontana Dam has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 20, 2024.
Fontana Dam 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.
Fontana Dam has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fontana Dam was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28733 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), wildfires (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fontana Dam, NC, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Fontana Dam (ZIP 28733) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28733 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Fontana Dam, NC area (ZIP 28733). 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 →