Biscoe, NC (ZIP 27209) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $552.5K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (21 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2024.
Biscoe has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $527.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Biscoe was EF1 Tornado on Mar 29, 1991, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 11, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27209 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events) and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Biscoe, NC, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Biscoe has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $527.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27209 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1991. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $552.5K in property damage in the Biscoe, NC area (ZIP 27209). 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 →