Micro, NC (ZIP 27555) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (8 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
Micro 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.
Micro has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $702.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Micro has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Micro 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 Micro was EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 2008, which caused $700K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 27555 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Micro, NC, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Micro (ZIP 27555) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Micro has 4 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 $702.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27555 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 2008. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Micro, NC area (ZIP 27555). 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 →