East Bend, NC (ZIP 27018) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 33 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2022.
East Bend has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
East Bend has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2018.
East Bend has experienced 3 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 $583K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
East Bend has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Bend was EF2 Tornado on May 24, 2017, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 11, 2018), causing $1.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Feb 6, 2020 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27018 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Bend, NC, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, East Bend (ZIP 27018) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
East Bend has 11 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 $20.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27018 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 2017. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.9M in property damage in the East Bend, NC area (ZIP 27018). 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 →