Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 27291 in Leasburg, NC. These include 25 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Leasburg has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Leasburg 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2011.
Leasburg 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 $218K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
Leasburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $710K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leasburg was 1.8" Hail on Jul 1, 2012, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 6, 2025), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27291 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leasburg, NC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Leasburg (ZIP 27291) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Leasburg has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $710K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27291 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 1, 2012. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Leasburg, NC area (ZIP 27291). 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 →