Rolesville, NC (ZIP 27571) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Rolesville has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $535K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2021.
Rolesville has experienced 4 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 $72K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Rolesville 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 28, 1988.
Rolesville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rolesville was EF4 Tornado on Nov 28, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 25, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27571 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rolesville, NC, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Rolesville (ZIP 27571) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $72K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Rolesville has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 28, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27571 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 28, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.9M in property damage in the Rolesville, NC area (ZIP 27571). 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 →