Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Mill Spring, NC area (ZIP 28756). These include 49 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $260.6M. Across all recorded events, 8 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Mill Spring is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (37%) 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 $240.2M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Mill Spring 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.
Mill Spring has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1977.
Mill Spring 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Mill Spring 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 Mill Spring was Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 26, 2024), causing $35M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 2, 1996 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28756 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (30 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mill Spring, NC, with 49 events documented.
Yes, Mill Spring (ZIP 28756) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $240.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Mill Spring has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28756 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $260.6M in property damage in the Mill Spring, NC area (ZIP 28756). 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 →