ZIP code 27827 in Falkland, NC has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 3 blizzards, 2 floods, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $635K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (3 total). 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2002.
Falkland 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Falkland has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Falkland has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 11, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Falkland was EF2 Tornado on Jun 11, 1955, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 30, 2010), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27827 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Falkland, NC, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Falkland (ZIP 27827) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Falkland has 2 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 $260K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 11, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27827 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 11, 1955. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $635K in property damage in the Falkland, NC area (ZIP 27827). 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 →