ZIP code 27524, covering Four Oaks, NC, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.2M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 79 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Four Oaks is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $29.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Four Oaks has experienced 8 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2019.
Four Oaks 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.
Four Oaks 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Four Oaks 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 27524 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 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 Four Oaks, NC, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Four Oaks (ZIP 27524) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Four Oaks 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 $28.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27524 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 $63.2M in property damage in the Four Oaks, NC area (ZIP 27524). 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 →