Tuckasegee, NC (ZIP 28783) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Tuckasegee is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (81%) 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 $15.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Tuckasegee has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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.
Tuckasegee has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Tuckasegee has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 4, 2002.
Tuckasegee has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tuckasegee was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 17, 2021), causing $4M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28783 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (16 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tuckasegee, NC, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Tuckasegee (ZIP 28783) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Tuckasegee 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28783 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.3M in property damage in the Tuckasegee, NC area (ZIP 28783). 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 →