Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 27110 in this area, . These include 19 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2017.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
this area has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $30.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 1989.
this area 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 this area was EF3 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 5, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 22, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27110 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 19 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 27110) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
this area has 4 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 $30.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27110 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 27110). 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 →