Bailey, NC (ZIP 27807) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $263.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $258.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Bailey has experienced 6 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2019.
Bailey has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bailey was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $233.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 15, 2018), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 11, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27807 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bailey, NC, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Bailey (ZIP 27807) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $258.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Bailey 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27807 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $233.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $263.8M in property damage in the Bailey, NC area (ZIP 27807). 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 →