Gibsonville, NC (ZIP 27249) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $116.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Gibsonville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $187K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Gibsonville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Gibsonville 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.
Gibsonville 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.
Gibsonville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gibsonville was Ice Storm on Mar 6, 2014, which caused $8.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 15, 2018), causing $2.2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($580K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27249 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gibsonville, NC, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $116.3K in property damage.
Yes, Gibsonville (ZIP 27249) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $187K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Gibsonville has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27249 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Mar 6, 2014. This event caused $8.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Gibsonville, NC area (ZIP 27249). 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 →