Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 28801 in Asheville, NC. These include 25 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $115.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (25 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (65%) 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 $104.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
Asheville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $75.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Asheville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2009.
Asheville 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Asheville 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 May 6, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Asheville was Flood on Sep 7, 2004, which caused $41M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 16, 2004), causing $40M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28801 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Asheville, NC, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Asheville (ZIP 28801) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $104.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
Asheville 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 May 6, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28801 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2004. This event caused $41M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $115.2M in property damage in the Asheville, NC area (ZIP 28801). 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 →