Fountain, NC (ZIP 27829) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fountain is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. 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 tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2025.
Fountain has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
Fountain has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
Fountain has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fountain was EF3 Tornado on May 15, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 9, 2003), causing $1.6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27829 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fountain, NC, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Fountain (ZIP 27829) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2016.
Fountain has 11 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27829 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Fountain, NC area (ZIP 27829). 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 →