Rocky Mount, NC (ZIP 27801) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $77.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Rocky Mount has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2025.
Rocky Mount has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $72.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2018.
Rocky Mount has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2009.
Rocky Mount has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 1999.
Rocky Mount has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rocky Mount was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $52.3M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 14, 2018), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27801 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rocky Mount, NC, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Rocky Mount (ZIP 27801) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $72.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2018.
Rocky Mount has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27801 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $52.3M 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 $77.1M in property damage in the Rocky Mount, NC area (ZIP 27801). 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 →