Benson, NC (ZIP 27504) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 79 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (61 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Benson has experienced 9 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2019.
Benson has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $570K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Benson 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 $29.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2020.
Benson 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 Jul 23, 1999.
Benson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benson was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $29.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $25M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Aug 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($5.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27504 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benson, NC, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Benson (ZIP 27504) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2020.
Benson has 9 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 $28.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27504 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $29.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.1M in property damage in the Benson, NC area (ZIP 27504). 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 →