ZIP code 27704, covering Durham, NC, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Durham is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2020.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $486.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Durham has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
Durham has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
Durham has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Durham was EF2 Tornado on Apr 4, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 25, 2015), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27704 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durham, NC, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Durham (ZIP 27704) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $486.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Durham 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27704 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Durham, NC area (ZIP 27704). 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 →