Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 27813 in Black Creek, NC. These include 12 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Black Creek 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.
Black Creek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black Creek was EF3 Tornado on Aug 8, 2024, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 25, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27813 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black Creek, NC, with 12 events documented.
Black Creek has 2 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27813 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 8, 2024. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Black Creek, NC area (ZIP 27813). 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 →