Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Yadkinville, NC area (ZIP 27055). These include 49 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Yadkinville is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2017.
Yadkinville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $681K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2024.
Yadkinville has experienced 3 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 $108K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2018.
Yadkinville has experienced 3 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 $583K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Yadkinville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yadkinville was EF2 Tornado on May 24, 2017, which caused $9.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 7, 2005), causing $2.4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 7, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27055 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yadkinville, NC, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $160K in property damage.
Yes, Yadkinville (ZIP 27055) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $681K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2024.
Yadkinville 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 $13.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27055 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 2017. This event caused $9.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.8M in property damage in the Yadkinville, NC area (ZIP 27055). 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 →