ZIP code 27521, covering Coats, NC, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Coats is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Coats has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 23, 1992.
Coats has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Coats has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Coats 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 20, 2005.
Coats 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 Coats was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Aug 5, 1997), causing $5.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 23, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27521 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coats, NC, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Coats (ZIP 27521) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Coats has 8 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 23, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27521 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.4M in property damage in the Coats, NC area (ZIP 27521). 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 →