ZIP code 28781 in Topton, NC has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 7 hailstorms, 1 flood, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $20K.
With 7 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Topton has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2005.
Topton has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2005.
Topton has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 30, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Topton was Flash Flood on Jun 9, 2005, which caused $20K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28781 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Topton, NC, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Topton (ZIP 28781) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2005.
Topton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28781 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 9, 2005. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20K in property damage in the Topton, NC area (ZIP 28781). 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 →