Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 27022 in Lawsonville, NC. These include 27 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $611K. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Lawsonville is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2023.
Lawsonville has experienced 6 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 $218K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2016.
Lawsonville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $297K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Lawsonville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Lawsonville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2010.
Lawsonville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawsonville was Winter Storm on Feb 4, 2010, which caused $200K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 2, 2018), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27022 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawsonville, NC, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Lawsonville (ZIP 27022) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $297K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Lawsonville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27022 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 4, 2010. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $611K in property damage in the Lawsonville, NC area (ZIP 27022). 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 →