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28716 Zip Code Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes

 
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The chance of earthquake damage in 28716 Zip Code is about the same as North Carolina average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in 28716 Zip Code is much lower than North Carolina average and is much lower than the national average.

Topics:Earthquake IndexVolcano IndexTornado IndexOther Weather Extremes EventsVolcanos NearbyHistorical Earthquake EventsHistorical Tornado Events

Earthquake Index, #187

28716 Zip Code
0.22
North Carolina
0.18
U.S.
1.81

The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.

Volcano Index, #1

28716 Zip Code
0.0000
North Carolina
0.0000
U.S.
0.0023

The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.

Tornado Index, #1034

28716 Zip Code
40.95
North Carolina
115.21
U.S.
136.45

The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.

Other Weather Extremes Events

A total of 3,461 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of 28716 Zip Code were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:

TypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCount
Avalanche:0Blizzard:0Cold:20Dense Fog:5Drought:66
Dust Storm:0Flood:367Hail:1,018Heat:12Heavy Snow:43
High Surf:0Hurricane:10Ice Storm:19Landslide:0Strong Wind:52
Thunderstorm Winds:1,521Tropical Storm:16Wildfire:4Winter Storm:47Winter Weather:43
Other:218 

Volcanos Nearby

No volcano is found in or near 28716 Zip Code.

Historical Earthquake Events

A total of 2 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near 28716 Zip Code.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeDepth (km)LatitudeLongitude
35.81979-08-263.7234.93-82.97
24.71981-05-053.51335.33-82.43

Historical Tornado Events

A total of 15 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near 28716 Zip Code.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeStart Lat/LogEnd Lat/LogLengthWidthFatalitiesInjuriesProperty DamageCrop DamageAffected County
18.31975-01-10235°09'N / 82°50'W35°12'N / 82°48'W4.30 Miles20 Yards0025K0Transylvania
19.81976-06-28235°19'N / 83°10'W0.20 Mile10 Yards00250K0Jackson
37.41994-06-26234°51'N / 83°02'W34°58'N / 82°56'W12.00 Miles900 Yards01500K0Oconee
38.01973-05-27234°53'N / 82°47'W34°59'N / 82°23'W23.60 Miles150 Yards0025K0Pickens
40.31973-05-27234°52'N / 82°59'W1.00 Mile100 Yards0025K0Oconee
40.91976-02-18235°57'N / 83°13'W1.00 Mile33 Yards0102.5M0Cocke
41.61973-05-27234°48'N / 83°17'W34°57'N / 82°56'W22.50 Miles200 Yards01250K0Oconee
41.71963-03-11236°00'N / 83°07'W36°02'N / 83°01'W6.20 Miles200 Yards11250K0Cocke
44.51974-04-03234°58'N / 83°23'W0.30 Mile20 Yards00250K0Rabun
45.21998-01-07234°48'N / 82°36'W34°50'N / 82°36'W1.50 Miles35 Yards043.0M0Pickens
 Brief Description: A tornado developed from a fast moving severe thunderstorm that raced north out of eastern Georgia. The F2 tornado destroyed several houses and mobile homes and severely damaged many other homes and businesses. Damage was sustained to the south of the track of the tornado due to strong inflow into the storm. Damage from severe thunderstorm winds in the rear flank downdraft occurred north into Easley. A powerful winter storm brought flooding rain, high winds, and a tornado to the Upstate from the evening of the 7th into the early morning of the 8th. Rainfall between 4 and 7 inches during a 2-day period across the mountains and foothills resulted in significant flooding. Many roads and bridges were covered or washed out. A wash out in Pickens county resulted in one fatality. Thunderstorms raced north through the area adding to the deluge as well as creating or enhancing strong to damaging winds. An F2 tornado touched down near Easley. Meso-scale high winds behind the complex of thunderstorms moved across the northern half of Greenville county and blew down trees and power lines. Severe thunderstorm winds combined with strong gradient winds to down trees and power lines in York county as well.
46.71973-03-31234°46'N / 82°37'W34°52'N / 82°26'W12.40 Miles100 Yards0025K0Pickens
47.91979-03-23234°51'N / 82°24'W0.10 Mile77 Yards022.5M0Greenville
48.31974-04-03235°20'N / 83°49'W35°23'N / 83°35'W13.60 Miles33 Yards003K0Swain
48.41967-05-02234°50'N / 82°25'W1.00 Mile67 Yards0025K0Greenville
49.41989-04-04234°46'N / 82°30'W34°49'N / 82°27'W3.00 Miles73 Yards002.5M0Greenville


* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.


 
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