Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 27242 in Eagle Springs, NC. These include 23 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2024.
Eagle Springs has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $727.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Eagle Springs has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2018.
Eagle Springs 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eagle Springs was Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $3.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 29, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27242 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eagle Springs, NC, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Eagle Springs (ZIP 27242) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Eagle Springs has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $727.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27242 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $3.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Eagle Springs, NC area (ZIP 27242). 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 →