Lake Lure, NC (ZIP 28746) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 floods, 34 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $559.7M. Across all recorded events, 17 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (34 total). Of these, 16 (47%) 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 $540.7M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 46% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Lake Lure has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $19.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Lake Lure has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 4, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Lure was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $300M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 26, 2024), causing $200M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($35M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28746 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Lure, NC, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $540.7M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Lure (ZIP 28746) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $540.7M 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 28746 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $300M 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 $559.7M in property damage in the Lake Lure, NC area (ZIP 28746). 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 →