Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 28740 in Greenmountain, NC. These include 25 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $121.2M. Across all recorded events, 19 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (53%) 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 $115.9M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Greenmountain has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
Greenmountain has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Greenmountain has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenmountain was Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $75M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $30M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024 also caused significant damage ($9.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28740 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (19 events), blizzard (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenmountain, NC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Greenmountain (ZIP 28740) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Greenmountain has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28740 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $121.2M in property damage in the Greenmountain, NC area (ZIP 28740). 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 →