Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 27013 in Cleveland, NC. These include 23 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Cleveland is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Cleveland has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Cleveland has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Cleveland has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $435K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Cleveland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2008.
Cleveland has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cleveland was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 20, 2003), causing $2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27013 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cleveland, NC, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Cleveland (ZIP 27013) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Cleveland has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $435K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27013 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.7M in property damage in the Cleveland, NC area (ZIP 27013). 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 →