Goldsboro, NC (ZIP 27534) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $109.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 146 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (41 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Goldsboro has experienced 10 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 $143K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Goldsboro has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $105.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Goldsboro 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.
Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27534 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goldsboro, NC, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Goldsboro (ZIP 27534) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $143K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Goldsboro has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $105.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27534 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $109.1M in property damage in the Goldsboro, NC area (ZIP 27534). 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 →