Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 27299 in Linwood, NC. These include 32 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (32 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Linwood has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Linwood 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2019.
Linwood has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Linwood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 18, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Linwood was Ice Storm on Mar 6, 2014, which caused $6.2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 3, 2003), causing $5.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27299 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linwood, NC, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Linwood (ZIP 27299) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Linwood has 5 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27299 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Mar 6, 2014. This event caused $6.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Linwood, NC area (ZIP 27299). 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 →