ZIP code 27542, covering Kenly, NC, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $178.2M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kenly is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $805K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Kenly has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $170.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Kenly has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $570K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Kenly 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 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kenly was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $145.8M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 15, 2018), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27542 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kenly, NC, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $805K in property damage.
Yes, Kenly (ZIP 27542) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Kenly has 14 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27542 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $145.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $178.2M in property damage in the Kenly, NC area (ZIP 27542). 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 →