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27824 Middletown, NC — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Middletown, NC (27824)

Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 27824 in Middletown, NC. These include 6 hailstorms, 4 hurricanes, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 6 recorded incidents (29% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2022.

🌀 Hurricanes

Middletown has experienced 4 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $30M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Middletown has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2017.

💨 Severe wind events

Middletown has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2019.

🔥 Wildfires

Middletown has experienced 2 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2016.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Middletown has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Middletown was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $10M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Middletown, NC (27824)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27824 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), hurricanes (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 27824?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middletown, NC, with 6 events documented.

Has Middletown (27824) ever been hit by a tornado?

Middletown 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2017.

What was the worst natural disaster in Middletown, NC?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27824 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 27824?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.9M in property damage in the Middletown, NC area (ZIP 27824). 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 →

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