Elm City, NC (ZIP 27822) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (56 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $52.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Elm City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (56%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2025.
Elm City 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.
Elm City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elm City was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $52.3M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 15, 2008), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27822 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elm City, NC, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Elm City (ZIP 27822) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Elm City has 9 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27822 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $52.3M 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 $55.8M in property damage in the Elm City, NC area (ZIP 27822). 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 →