Lowgap, NC (ZIP 27024) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $735.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2020.
Lowgap 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.
Lowgap 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.
Lowgap has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Lowgap has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowgap was Ice Storm on Feb 1, 1996, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 29, 2020), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27024 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (5 events), wildfires (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowgap, NC, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Lowgap (ZIP 27024) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $735.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27024 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 1996. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Lowgap, NC area (ZIP 27024). 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 →