ZIP code 27809, covering Battleboro, NC, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $413.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Battleboro 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.
Battleboro has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $109.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2018.
Battleboro 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.
Battleboro 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.
Battleboro 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 Battleboro was EF3 Tornado on Jul 19, 2023, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 9, 2016), causing $89.1M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2018 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27809 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Battleboro, NC, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Battleboro (ZIP 27809) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $109.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2018.
Battleboro 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 27809 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 $413.6M in property damage in the Battleboro, NC area (ZIP 27809). 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 →