Cary, NC (ZIP 27513) has experienced 143 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 101 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $253M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 108 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (101 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (26%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Cary has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2018.
Cary has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Cary has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Cary has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 22, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cary was EF4 Tornado on Nov 28, 1988, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 25, 2015), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 21, 2018 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27513 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), floods (27 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cary, NC, with 101 events documented.
Yes, Cary (ZIP 27513) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Cary has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27513 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 28, 1988. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $253M in property damage in the Cary, NC area (ZIP 27513). 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 →