Hot Springs, NC (ZIP 28743) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 8 wildfires, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Hot Springs has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 27, 2024.
Hot Springs has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Hot Springs has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Hot Springs has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 25, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hot Springs was Flash Flood on Jul 3, 2013, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 18, 2025), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28743 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), wildfires (8 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hot Springs, NC, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Hot Springs (ZIP 28743) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Hot Springs has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28743 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 3, 2013. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Hot Springs, NC area (ZIP 28743). 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 →