ZIP code 28790, covering Zirconia, NC, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 floods, 38 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (49% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (17%) 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 $31.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
Zirconia has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Zirconia has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Zirconia has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 5, 1981.
Zirconia has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 18, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zirconia was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $15M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Sep 17, 2004 also caused significant damage ($8.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28790 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (48 events), hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zirconia, NC, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.5M in property damage.
Yes, Zirconia (ZIP 28790) has 48 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Zirconia has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 18, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28790 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 $44.9M in property damage in the Zirconia, NC area (ZIP 28790). 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 →