Federal records document 90 natural disaster events in the Fuquay Varina, NC area (ZIP 27526). These include 61 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $308.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 76 injuries.
With 61 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $112M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $116.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $78.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Fuquay Varina 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.
Fuquay Varina 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.
Fuquay Varina has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fuquay Varina was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $115M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 13, 2019), causing $95M in damages. Flood on Oct 9, 2016 also caused significant damage ($44.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27526 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fuquay Varina, NC, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $112M in property damage.
Yes, Fuquay Varina (ZIP 27526) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $78.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Fuquay Varina has 13 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 $116.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27526 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $115M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $308.2M in property damage in the Fuquay Varina, NC area (ZIP 27526). 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 →