Bethel, NC (ZIP 27812) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 33 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 104 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Bethel has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2017.
Bethel 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2002.
Bethel has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Bethel has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Bethel has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethel was 2.8" Hail on Jun 3, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Aug 13, 2000), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27812 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethel, NC, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Bethel (ZIP 27812) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Bethel has 9 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27812 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 3, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Bethel, NC area (ZIP 27812). 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 →