ZIP code 27260, covering High Point, NC, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (37 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $20.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
High Point 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.
High Point 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for High Point was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $19.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 2010), causing $10M in damages. Ice Storm on Mar 6, 2014 also caused significant damage ($8.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27260 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in High Point, NC, with 37 events documented.
Yes, High Point (ZIP 27260) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
High Point has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27260 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $19.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.9M in property damage in the High Point, NC area (ZIP 27260). 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 →