Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 27248 in Franklinville, NC. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Franklinville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
Franklinville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Franklinville has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Franklinville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Franklinville was Ice Storm on Mar 6, 2014, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 25, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27248 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Franklinville, NC, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Franklinville (ZIP 27248) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Franklinville has 3 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27248 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Mar 6, 2014. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Franklinville, NC area (ZIP 27248). 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 →