Goldston, NC (ZIP 27252) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2019.
Goldston has experienced 4 floods 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 $578K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
Goldston has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Goldston has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $520K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Goldston was Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $535K 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 27252 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goldston, NC, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Goldston (ZIP 27252) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $578K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
Goldston 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 $75.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27252 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $535K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Goldston, NC area (ZIP 27252). 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 →