ZIP code 27617, covering this area, , has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $252.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 108 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 56% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $952K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
this area has experienced 3 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 $250.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
this area 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 this area was EF4 Tornado on Nov 28, 1988, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 25, 2015), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 21, 2018 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27617 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 36 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 27617) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $952K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
this area has 3 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 $250.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27617 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 28, 1988. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $252.4M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 27617). 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 →