Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Pinnacle, NC area (ZIP 27043). These include 46 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pinnacle is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2022.
Pinnacle has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
Pinnacle 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.
Pinnacle 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.
Pinnacle has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pinnacle 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 27043 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pinnacle, NC, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5K in property damage.
Yes, Pinnacle (ZIP 27043) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
Pinnacle 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 $23M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27043 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 $27.2M in property damage in the Pinnacle, NC area (ZIP 27043). 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 →