Candor, NC (ZIP 27229) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Candor is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2024.
Candor has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Candor was EF2 Tornado on May 15, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 3, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27229 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events) and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Candor, NC, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Candor has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27229 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Candor, NC area (ZIP 27229). 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 →