Roxboro, NC (ZIP 27573) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2023.
Roxboro 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.
Roxboro has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $772K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Roxboro has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $977.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Roxboro 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 Roxboro was 1.8" Hail on Jul 1, 2012, which caused $2M 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 27573 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roxboro, NC, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Roxboro (ZIP 27573) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $772K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Roxboro 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 $977.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27573 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 1, 2012. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Roxboro, NC area (ZIP 27573). 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 →