ZIP code 27104, covering Winston Salem, NC, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $84.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (37 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Winston Salem has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $925K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Winston Salem 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.
Winston Salem has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $83M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 1998.
Winston Salem has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 22, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winston Salem was EF3 Tornado on May 7, 1998, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 5, 1989), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 5, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27104 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winston Salem, NC, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Winston Salem (ZIP 27104) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $925K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Winston Salem has 7 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 $83M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27104 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1998. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $84.6M in property damage in the Winston Salem, NC area (ZIP 27104). 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 →