ZIP code 27530, covering Grantham, NC, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grantham is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $288K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Grantham has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 21, 2014.
Grantham has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2007.
Grantham has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grantham was 1.8" Hail on Jul 5, 1997, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 10, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27530 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grantham, NC, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Grantham (ZIP 27530) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $288K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Grantham has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 21, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27530 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 5, 1997. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Grantham, NC area (ZIP 27530). 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 →