Zcta 28791, NC (ZIP 28791) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 39 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (52 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (21%) 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 $16.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Zcta 28791 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.
Zcta 28791 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.
Zcta 28791 has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 25, 1983.
Zcta 28791 has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 18, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 28791 was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $8.3M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2004 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28791 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), floods (39 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 28791, NC, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.5M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 28791 (ZIP 28791) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Zcta 28791 has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 18, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28791 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.4M in property damage in the Zcta 28791, NC area (ZIP 28791). 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 →