Macon, NC (ZIP 27551) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Macon is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
Macon 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 $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Macon has experienced 3 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 $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Macon has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Macon was 1.8" Hail on Aug 5, 1997, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 25, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27551 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Macon, NC, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Macon (ZIP 27551) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Macon has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27551 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 5, 1997. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Macon, NC area (ZIP 27551). 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 →