ZIP code 27017, covering Dobson, NC, has 102 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (62 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2024.
Dobson 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.
Dobson has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2022.
Dobson 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.
Dobson has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dobson 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. EF1 Tornado on May 7, 1998 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27017 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (5 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dobson, NC, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Dobson (ZIP 27017) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2024.
Dobson has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27017 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 $5.1M in property damage in the Dobson, NC area (ZIP 27017). 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 →