Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 27314 in Prospect Hill, NC. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Prospect Hill has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Prospect Hill 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.
Prospect Hill 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.
Prospect Hill has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 27, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prospect Hill was Flash Flood on Jul 6, 2025, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 6, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27314 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prospect Hill, NC, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Prospect Hill (ZIP 27314) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Prospect Hill has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 27, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27314 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2025. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Prospect Hill, NC area (ZIP 27314). 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 →