Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Graham, NC area (ZIP 27253). These include 57 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Graham is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Graham has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $31.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Graham has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Graham has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
Graham has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Graham was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $31.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 19, 2019), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27253 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Graham, NC, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Graham (ZIP 27253) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Graham has 6 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27253 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $31.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.9M in property damage in the Graham, NC area (ZIP 27253). 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 →