ZIP code 27803, covering Rocky Mount, NC, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $357.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Rocky Mount has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $52.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Rocky Mount has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $304.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Rocky Mount has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $530K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
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 EF3 Tornado on Jul 19, 2023, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 9, 2016), causing $52.3M 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 27803 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rocky Mount, NC, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Rocky Mount (ZIP 27803) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Rocky Mount has 6 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 $304.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27803 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 19, 2023. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $357.3M in property damage in the Rocky Mount, NC area (ZIP 27803). 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 →