Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Gerton, NC area (ZIP 28735). These include 24 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $265.3M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (50%) 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 $254.2M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Gerton 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.
Gerton 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.
Gerton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gerton was Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 26, 2024), causing $35M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28735 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gerton, NC, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $254.2M in property damage.
Yes, Gerton (ZIP 28735) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $254.2M 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 28735 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $265.3M in property damage in the Gerton, NC area (ZIP 28735). 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 →