Glenville, NC (ZIP 28736) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15M.
With 20 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Glenville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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.
Glenville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 4, 2002.
Glenville has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Glenville 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 Glenville was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28736 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (14 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glenville, NC, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Glenville (ZIP 28736) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Glenville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28736 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15M in property damage in the Glenville, NC area (ZIP 28736). 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 →