Holly Springs, NC (ZIP 27540) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $137.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (59 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Holly Springs has experienced 9 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $9.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Holly Springs has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $115.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Holly Springs 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.
Holly Springs 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.
Holly Springs 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 Holly Springs 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 (Sep 1, 2017), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Oct 9, 2016 also caused significant damage ($9.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27540 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holly Springs, NC, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, Holly Springs (ZIP 27540) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Holly Springs has 9 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 $115.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27540 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 $137.9M in property damage in the Holly Springs, NC area (ZIP 27540). 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 →