Farmer, NC (ZIP 27203) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Farmer has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
Farmer 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 Feb 22, 2003.
Farmer has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Farmer has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 1, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farmer was Ice Storm on Mar 6, 2014, which caused $3.1M 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 27203 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farmer, NC, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Farmer (ZIP 27203) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Farmer has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 1, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27203 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Mar 6, 2014. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Farmer, NC area (ZIP 27203). 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 →