Gulf, NC (ZIP 27256) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $48K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gulf is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2019.
Gulf 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 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2010.
Gulf has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
Gulf has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Gulf has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gulf was EF1 Tornado on Jun 27, 2015, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27256 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gulf, NC, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Gulf (ZIP 27256) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
Gulf has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27256 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 2015. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48K in property damage in the Gulf, NC area (ZIP 27256). 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 →