Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 27804 in Wesleyan College, NC. These include 33 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $304.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Wesleyan College 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 $304.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Wesleyan College 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.
Wesleyan College has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wesleyan College was EF3 Tornado on Jul 19, 2023, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 27, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27804 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wesleyan College, NC, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Wesleyan College (ZIP 27804) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2015.
Wesleyan College 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 $304.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27804 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 $304.9M in property damage in the Wesleyan College, NC area (ZIP 27804). 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 →