Haw River, NC (ZIP 27258) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $862.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 45 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Haw River has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $87K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Haw River 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.
Haw River has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
Haw River 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 Haw River was Winter Storm on Feb 25, 2015, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 6, 2022), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27258 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Haw River, NC, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Haw River (ZIP 27258) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $87K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Haw River has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27258 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 25, 2015. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $862.5K in property damage in the Haw River, NC area (ZIP 27258). 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 →