Cooleemee, NC (ZIP 27014) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Cooleemee has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Cooleemee has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Cooleemee has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 18, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cooleemee was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 20, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27014 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cooleemee, NC, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Cooleemee (ZIP 27014) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27014 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Cooleemee, NC area (ZIP 27014). 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 →