ZIP code 28904, covering Hayesville, NC, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $365.5K.
With 39 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Hayesville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $147.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Hayesville has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Hayesville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 1957.
Hayesville has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 30, 2024.
Hayesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hayesville was 1.8" Hail on May 20, 2006, which caused $160K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28904 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), earthquake (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hayesville, NC, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $170K in property damage.
Yes, Hayesville (ZIP 28904) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Hayesville has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $147.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28904 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 20, 2006. This event caused $160K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $365.5K in property damage in the Hayesville, NC area (ZIP 28904). 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 →