Colon, NC (ZIP 27330) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Colon is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Colon has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $633K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
Colon has experienced 8 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 $59.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Colon has experienced 2 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2010.
Colon has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colon was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $57M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 6, 2025), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($535K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27330 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colon, NC, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Colon (ZIP 27330) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $633K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
Colon has 8 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 $59.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27330 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $57M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60M in property damage in the Colon, NC area (ZIP 27330). 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 →