ZIP code 27572, covering Rougemont, NC, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Rougemont is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2023.
Rougemont has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $726K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Rougemont has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Rougemont has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Rougemont has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
Rougemont has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rougemont was EF2 Tornado on Mar 20, 1998, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Mar 6, 2014), causing $534K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27572 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rougemont, NC, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Rougemont (ZIP 27572) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $726K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Rougemont 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27572 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1998. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Rougemont, NC area (ZIP 27572). 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 →