Townsville, NC (ZIP 27584) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Townsville is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
Townsville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Townsville has experienced 1 flood 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Townsville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Townsville 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 27584 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (5 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Townsville, NC, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Townsville (ZIP 27584) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Townsville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $200K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27584 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 $1.1M in property damage in the Townsville, NC area (ZIP 27584). 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 →