Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Chocowinity, NC area (ZIP 27817). These include 56 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $95.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chocowinity is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $18.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2020.
Chocowinity 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.
Chocowinity has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2016.
Chocowinity 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 $56.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Chocowinity 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chocowinity was Flash Flood on Sep 30, 2010, which caused $55.5M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $20M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 25, 2014 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27817 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chocowinity, NC, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $152K in property damage.
Yes, Chocowinity (ZIP 27817) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $56.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Chocowinity has 11 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 $18.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27817 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 30, 2010. This event caused $55.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $95.2M in property damage in the Chocowinity, NC area (ZIP 27817). 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 →