ZIP code 27215, covering Glen Raven, NC, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Glen Raven has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Glen Raven has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $172K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Glen Raven 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.
Glen Raven has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Raven was EF1 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $580K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 18, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27215 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Raven, NC, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Glen Raven (ZIP 27215) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $172K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Glen Raven has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27215 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 $2.7M in property damage in the Glen Raven, NC area (ZIP 27215). 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 →