ZIP code 27401, covering Greensboro, NC, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $76.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (54 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Greensboro has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Greensboro has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $65M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2018.
Greensboro has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 27, 2008.
Greensboro has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greensboro was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2018, which caused $65M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Mar 6, 2014), causing $8.1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 3, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27401 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greensboro, NC, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Greensboro (ZIP 27401) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Greensboro has 2 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 $65M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27401 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2018. This event caused $65M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $76.1M in property damage in the Greensboro, NC area (ZIP 27401). 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 →