Hurricane Township, Ashe County, North Carolina

Hurricane Township
Township
Location of Hurricane Township within Ashe County
Location of Ashe County within North Carolina
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Ashe
Area
• Land	13.9 sq mi (36 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	269
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	28643
Area codes	336, 743

Hurricane Township is a township in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

In 2024, Hurricane Township experienced severe flooding after the remnants of Hurricane Helene passed through western North Carolina. Many homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. ^{[4] [5]}

Geography

Hurricane Township is one of 19 townships within Ashe County. It has a land area of 13.9 square miles (36 km²). ^[1] The township is located in northwestern Ashe County.

Communities within Hurricane Township include Husk and Nella. ^[2]

Map of Ashe County with municipal and township labels

Population

In 2020, the population of Hurricane Township was 269. ^[1]

References

1. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
2. "Hurricane Township, Ashe County, North Carolina". Google Maps. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
3. "Township Of Hurricane NC Demographic Data and Boundary Map". northcarolina.hometownlocator.com. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
4. The Charlotte Observer (November 5, 2024). How Ashe County's Hurricane Precinct Resumes Voting After Helene . Retrieved February 21, 2025– via YouTube.
5. WXII 12 News (October 1, 2024). 'We all have a heart': Ashe County works to rebuild after Helene destruction . Retrieved February 21, 2025– via YouTube.