ZIP code 28742, covering Horse Shoe, NC, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 40 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (20%) 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 $16.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Horse Shoe 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.
Horse Shoe 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.
Horse Shoe has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 25, 1983.
Horse Shoe has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 17, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Horse Shoe was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $8.3M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28742 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (40 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Horse Shoe, NC, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11M in property damage.
Yes, Horse Shoe (ZIP 28742) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Horse Shoe has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 17, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28742 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.8M in property damage in the Horse Shoe, NC area (ZIP 28742). 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 →