Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 27235 in Colfax, NC. These include 21 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Colfax is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2024.
Colfax has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Colfax has experienced 5 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 $14.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2010.
Colfax has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2000.
Colfax has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 27, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colfax was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 2010, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Mar 6, 2014), causing $8.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27235 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colfax, NC, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Colfax (ZIP 27235) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $545K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2024.
Colfax has 5 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 $14.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27235 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 2010. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.8M in property damage in the Colfax, NC area (ZIP 27235). 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 →