Staley, NC (ZIP 27355) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Staley has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Staley has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
Staley has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Staley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Staley was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $6.1M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Mar 6, 2014), causing $3.1M 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 27355 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Staley, NC, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Staley (ZIP 27355) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Staley has 7 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 $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27355 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $6.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Staley, NC area (ZIP 27355). 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 →