Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 27570 in Ridgeway, NC. These include 5 blizzards, 4 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $910K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Ridgeway is blizzards, with 5 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Ridgeway has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2009.
Ridgeway has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K 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 Ridgeway was Winter Storm on Feb 25, 2015, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Mar 6, 2014), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27570 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridgeway, NC, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $880K in property damage.
Yes, Ridgeway (ZIP 27570) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27570 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 $910K in property damage in the Ridgeway, NC area (ZIP 27570). 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 →