Altamahaw, NC (ZIP 27202) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
With 3 recorded incidents (30% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2018.
Altamahaw has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2022.
Altamahaw has experienced 2 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 $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
Altamahaw has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $830K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altamahaw was EF1 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $580K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 25, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27202 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altamahaw, NC, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130K in property damage.
Yes, Altamahaw (ZIP 27202) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2018.
Altamahaw has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $830K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27202 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $580K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Altamahaw, NC area (ZIP 27202). 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 →