ZIP code 27020, covering Hamptonville, NC, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (55 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Hamptonville has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $249K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Hamptonville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2022.
Hamptonville 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.
Hamptonville 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.
Hamptonville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamptonville was EF2 Tornado on Jul 7, 2005, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 7, 1998), causing $1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 9, 2007 also caused significant damage ($523K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27020 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamptonville, NC, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $160K in property damage.
Yes, Hamptonville (ZIP 27020) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $249K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Hamptonville has 6 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27020 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 7, 2005. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Hamptonville, NC area (ZIP 27020). 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 →