Belhaven, NC (ZIP 27810) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Belhaven 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.
Belhaven 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.
Belhaven has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 18, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belhaven 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 (Oct 11, 2002), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 7, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27810 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (3 events), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belhaven, NC, with 24 events documented.
Belhaven has 11 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27810 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 $24.9M in property damage in the Belhaven, NC area (ZIP 27810). 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 →