Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 27208 in Bennett, NC. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bennett is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2016.
Bennett 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.
Bennett has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Bennett has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $26.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bennett was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $26.3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Mar 6, 2014), causing $3.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27208 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bennett, NC, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Bennett (ZIP 27208) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $26.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Bennett has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $225K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27208 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $26.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.2M in property damage in the Bennett, NC area (ZIP 27208). 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 →