Como, NC (ZIP 27818) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $171K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 17, 2022.
Como has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2003.
Como 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Como has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Como was Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27818 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Como, NC, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $171K in property damage.
Yes, Como (ZIP 27818) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Como has 4 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27818 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Como, NC area (ZIP 27818). 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 →