ZIP code 28754, covering Mars Hill, NC, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $30.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Mars Hill has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 1977.
Mars Hill 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mars Hill was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Sep 16, 2004), causing $8.9M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28754 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mars Hill, NC, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Mars Hill (ZIP 28754) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Mars Hill has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28754 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.1M in property damage in the Mars Hill, NC area (ZIP 28754). 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 →