ZIP code 27596, covering Youngsville, NC, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $101.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Youngsville is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Youngsville has experienced 5 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.
Youngsville 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.
Youngsville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Youngsville was Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $65.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 28, 1988), causing $25M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 8, 2015 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27596 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Youngsville, NC, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Youngsville (ZIP 27596) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Youngsville has 5 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 27596 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $65.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $101.4M in property damage in the Youngsville, NC area (ZIP 27596). 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 →