Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Lake Toxaway, NC area (ZIP 28747). These include 28 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 28 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (36%) 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 $70.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2017.
Lake Toxaway has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Lake Toxaway has experienced 2 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Lake Toxaway has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 1975.
Lake Toxaway 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 Lake Toxaway was Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 16, 2021), causing $6M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28747 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Toxaway, NC, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70.4M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Toxaway (ZIP 28747) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Lake Toxaway has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28747 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80.5M in property damage in the Lake Toxaway, NC area (ZIP 28747). 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 →