Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 27563 in Norlina, NC. These include 25 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Norlina is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 64% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
Norlina 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.
Norlina has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Norlina has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $280K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norlina was Winter Storm on Feb 25, 2015, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 24, 2016), causing $310K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27563 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norlina, NC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5K in property damage.
Yes, Norlina (ZIP 27563) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $280K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2020.
Norlina has 5 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 $705K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27563 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 25, 2015. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Norlina, NC area (ZIP 27563). 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 →