Castalia, NC (ZIP 27816) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
Castalia has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $530K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Castalia has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Castalia has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Castalia was EF4 Tornado on Nov 28, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. 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 27816 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Castalia, NC, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Castalia (ZIP 27816) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
Castalia has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27816 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 28, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Castalia, NC area (ZIP 27816). 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 →