Edward, NC (ZIP 27821) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 1 hurricane. Total documented property damage amounts to $20M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Edward 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.
Edward 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 Edward was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 2, 1996), causing $45K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27821 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edward, NC, with 9 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27821 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20M in property damage in the Edward, NC area (ZIP 27821). 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 →