Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Raleigh, NC area (ZIP 27616). These include 51 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (37%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Raleigh has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2018.
Raleigh has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2019.
Raleigh has experienced 3 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.
Raleigh has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 22, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Raleigh was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2014, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 13, 2019), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 25, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27616 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (27 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Raleigh, NC, with 51 events documented.
Yes, Raleigh (ZIP 27616) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Raleigh 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27616 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2014. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Raleigh, NC area (ZIP 27616). 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 →