ZIP code 27302, covering Mebane, NC, has 103 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (72 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $497K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Mebane has experienced 10 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Mebane 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.
Mebane has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mebane was Ice Storm on Mar 6, 2014, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 19, 2019), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 25, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27302 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mebane, NC, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Mebane (ZIP 27302) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $497K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Mebane has 10 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27302 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Mar 6, 2014. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Mebane, NC area (ZIP 27302). 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 →