Belews Creek, NC (ZIP 27009) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Belews Creek has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $670K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Belews Creek has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $684K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2024.
Belews Creek has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Belews Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belews Creek was Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2018, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Mar 6, 2014), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27009 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belews Creek, NC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Belews Creek (ZIP 27009) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $684K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2024.
Belews Creek has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27009 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 11, 2018. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Belews Creek, NC area (ZIP 27009). 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 →