Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Ararat, NC area (ZIP 27007). These include 41 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ararat is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $453K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2021.
Ararat has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $863K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2022.
Ararat has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $272K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 9, 2017.
Ararat has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2022.
Ararat has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ararat was Flash Flood on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 5, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jan 14, 2005 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27007 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ararat, NC, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $453K in property damage.
Yes, Ararat (ZIP 27007) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2021.
Ararat has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27007 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Ararat, NC area (ZIP 27007). 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 →