ZIP code 27569, covering Princeton, NC, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $149.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Princeton is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Princeton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $145.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2024.
Princeton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 21, 2014.
Princeton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Princeton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Princeton was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $145.8M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 5, 1997), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27569 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, NC, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Princeton (ZIP 27569) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2024.
Princeton has 7 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 21, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27569 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $145.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $149.2M in property damage in the Princeton, NC area (ZIP 27569). 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 →