Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Spruce Pine, NC area (ZIP 28777). These include 33 floods, 27 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $153.9M. Across all recorded events, 16 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Spruce Pine is floods, with 33 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (39%) 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 $152.9M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Spruce Pine has experienced 3 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 $26.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Spruce Pine has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 1, 1993.
Spruce Pine has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Spruce Pine 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spruce Pine was Flash Flood on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $75M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 26, 2024), causing $40M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024 also caused significant damage ($30M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28777 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spruce Pine, NC, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $152.9M in property damage.
Yes, Spruce Pine (ZIP 28777) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $152.9M 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 28777 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $153.9M in property damage in the Spruce Pine, NC area (ZIP 28777). 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 →