Warne, NC (ZIP 28909) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $251K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Warne has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2010.
Warne has experienced 2 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 $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2013.
Warne 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 Warne 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 28909 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Warne, NC, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $165K in property damage.
Yes, Warne (ZIP 28909) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2013.
Warne has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $45K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28909 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 $251K in property damage in the Warne, NC area (ZIP 28909). 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 →