Eden, NC (ZIP 27288) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 66 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $93K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Eden has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Eden has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 11, 2018.
Eden has experienced 4 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 $238K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 4, 2010.
Eden has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eden was EF1 Tornado on Mar 20, 1998, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 6, 2022), causing $712K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27288 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eden, NC, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $93K in property damage.
Yes, Eden (ZIP 27288) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $650K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Eden has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27288 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1998. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Eden, NC area (ZIP 27288). 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 →