Federal records document 117 natural disaster events in the Oxford, NC area (ZIP 27565). These include 88 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 88 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 31, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Oxford has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $912K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Oxford 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 $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Oxford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oxford was EF2 Tornado on Oct 27, 1995, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 5, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27565 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (88 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oxford, NC, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101K in property damage.
Yes, Oxford (ZIP 27565) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $58K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Oxford has 16 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 $16.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27565 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 27, 1995. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.5M in property damage in the Oxford, NC area (ZIP 27565). 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 →