Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 28771 in Robbinsville, NC. These include 30 hailstorms, 11 wildfires, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Robbinsville is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 20, 2024.
Robbinsville has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Robbinsville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 1974.
Robbinsville 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.
Robbinsville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 18, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Robbinsville was Flash Flood on Jul 21, 2022, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28771 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), wildfires (11 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Robbinsville, NC, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Robbinsville (ZIP 28771) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Robbinsville 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28771 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2022. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Robbinsville, NC area (ZIP 28771). 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 →