Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 27831 in Garysburg, NC. These include 30 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2021.
Garysburg has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Garysburg 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 $516K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Garysburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Garysburg has experienced 1 flood 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garysburg was EF2 Tornado on Mar 30, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 28, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27831 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garysburg, NC, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Garysburg (ZIP 27831) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $450K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Garysburg has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27831 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 30, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Garysburg, NC area (ZIP 27831). 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 →