ZIP code 28748, covering Leicester, NC, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $68M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (71%) 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 $65.3M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Leicester has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 1999.
Leicester has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 4, 2023.
Leicester has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Leicester has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leicester was Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 16, 2004), causing $15M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28748 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leicester, NC, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Leicester (ZIP 28748) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Leicester has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28748 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68M in property damage in the Leicester, NC area (ZIP 28748). 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 →