Moncure, NC (ZIP 27559) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $117.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2023.
Moncure has experienced 5 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Moncure has experienced 4 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 $117M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Moncure has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2010.
Moncure has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moncure was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $115M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 6, 2025), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27559 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moncure, NC, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Moncure (ZIP 27559) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Moncure has 4 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 $117M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27559 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 $117.1M in property damage in the Moncure, NC area (ZIP 27559). 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 →