ZIP code 27344, covering Siler City, NC, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (38 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Siler City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Siler City has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $39.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Siler City has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $520K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Siler City was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $31.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2018), causing $6.1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 6, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27344 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Siler City, NC, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Siler City (ZIP 27344) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Siler City has 9 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27344 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $31.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41M in property damage in the Siler City, NC area (ZIP 27344). 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 →