ZIP code 27305, covering Milton, NC, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Milton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 11, 2018.
Milton 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.
Milton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2004.
Milton 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.
Milton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton was Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2018, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 17, 2018), causing $1.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 12, 2004 also caused significant damage ($775K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27305 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, NC, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 27305) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 11, 2018.
Milton has 4 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27305 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 11, 2018. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Milton, NC area (ZIP 27305). 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 →