this area, (ZIP 27531) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2023.
this area has experienced 8 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 3 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.
this area has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 10, 2007, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 4, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27531 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 15 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 27531) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
this area has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27531 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 10, 2007. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 27531). 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 →