Durham, NC (ZIP 27705) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 68 hailstorms, 34 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.6M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (68 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 17, 2022.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (32%) 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 $35M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Durham has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.9M 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 Flash Flood on Jul 6, 2025, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 5, 1989), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 30, 2013 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27705 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durham, NC, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Durham (ZIP 27705) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 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 $27.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27705 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2025. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.6M in property damage in the Durham, NC area (ZIP 27705). 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 →