Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 27046 in Sandy Ridge, NC. These include 27 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sandy Ridge is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2023.
Sandy Ridge has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2024.
Sandy Ridge 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.
Sandy Ridge 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.
Sandy Ridge has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $34M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2003.
Sandy Ridge 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sandy Ridge was EF3 Tornado on Mar 20, 1998, which caused $34M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 11, 2018), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27046 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sandy Ridge, NC, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Sandy Ridge (ZIP 27046) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2024.
Sandy Ridge has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $34M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27046 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1998. This event caused $34M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.2M in property damage in the Sandy Ridge, NC area (ZIP 27046). 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 →