ZIP code 27278, covering Hillsborough, NC, has 100 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (60 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 17, 2022.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (43%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Hillsborough has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Hillsborough has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
Hillsborough has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillsborough was Flash Flood on Jun 30, 2013, which caused $3.6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Mar 6, 2014), causing $2.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 2019 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27278 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillsborough, NC, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Hillsborough (ZIP 27278) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Hillsborough has 7 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27278 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 30, 2013. This event caused $3.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Hillsborough, NC area (ZIP 27278). 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 →