Tobaccoville, NC (ZIP 27050) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
Tobaccoville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $670K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Tobaccoville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
Tobaccoville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $21.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tobaccoville 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 27050 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tobaccoville, NC, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Tobaccoville (ZIP 27050) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
Tobaccoville has 7 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 $21.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27050 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 $25.4M in property damage in the Tobaccoville, NC area (ZIP 27050). 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 →