Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 27808 in Bath, NC. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bath is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2022.
Bath has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Bath has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $45K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2018.
Bath has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2011.
Bath has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bath was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 7, 2014), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27808 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bath, NC, with 15 events documented.
Bath has 10 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27808 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.6M in property damage in the Bath, NC area (ZIP 27808). 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 →