Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 27536 in Henderson, NC. These include 23 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Henderson is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2023.
Henderson has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Henderson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Henderson has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Henderson was EF2 Tornado on Oct 27, 1995, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 27, 2024), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27536 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Henderson, NC, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5K in property damage.
Yes, Henderson (ZIP 27536) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2025.
Henderson has 3 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27536 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 27, 1995. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Henderson, NC area (ZIP 27536). 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 →