Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 28757 in Montreat, NC. These include 25 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $511.4M. Across all recorded events, 19 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Montreat is floods, with 25 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (40%) 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 $501.3M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Montreat has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $75.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Montreat 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Montreat 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 Montreat was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $300M in property damage and was linked to 15 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 26, 2024), causing $100M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2004 also caused significant damage ($41M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28757 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montreat, NC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $501.3M in property damage.
Yes, Montreat (ZIP 28757) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $501.3M 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 28757 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It resulted in 15 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $511.4M in property damage in the Montreat, NC area (ZIP 28757). 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 →