Tryon, NC (ZIP 28782) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (46 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 30, 2022.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $18.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Tryon has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $19.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Tryon has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 8, 2017.
Tryon has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2011.
Tryon 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 Tryon was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $15M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 2, 1996), causing $10M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28782 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (23 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tryon, NC, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Tryon (ZIP 28782) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Tryon has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28782 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.7M in property damage in the Tryon, NC area (ZIP 28782). 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 →