Little Switzerla, NC (ZIP 28749) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.6M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (12 total). Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Little Switzerla has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Little Switzerla has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Little Switzerla has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 1, 1993.
Little Switzerla has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Switzerla was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2004), causing $7M in damages. Flood on Sep 17, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28749 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Switzerla, NC, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.6M in property damage.
Yes, Little Switzerla (ZIP 28749) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.6M 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 28749 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.6M in property damage in the Little Switzerla, NC area (ZIP 28749). 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 →