Nebo, NC (ZIP 28761) has experienced 115 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 74 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (74 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (33%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
Nebo 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.
Nebo has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $882K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2010.
Nebo has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Nebo has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nebo 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. 2" Hail on Jun 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28761 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), floods (30 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nebo, NC, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Nebo (ZIP 28761) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
Nebo has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $882K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28761 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 $21.4M in property damage in the Nebo, NC area (ZIP 28761). 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 →