Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Durham, NC area (ZIP 27712). These include 57 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 57 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2019.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $561.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Durham has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M 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 27712 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durham, NC, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Durham (ZIP 27712) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $561.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Durham has 4 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27712 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 $4.9M in property damage in the Durham, NC area (ZIP 27712). 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 →