ZIP code 27545, covering Knightdale, NC, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Knightdale is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 52% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Knightdale has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2019.
Knightdale has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2018.
Knightdale has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 22, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knightdale was EF1 Tornado on Apr 15, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 13, 2019), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 25, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27545 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knightdale, NC, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Knightdale (ZIP 27545) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $465K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Knightdale has 6 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27545 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Knightdale, NC area (ZIP 27545). 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 →