Grimesland, NC (ZIP 27837) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 108 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (67 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2014.
Grimesland has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $55.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
Grimesland has experienced 3 blizzards on record. 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.
Grimesland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2016.
Grimesland 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grimesland was Flash Flood on Sep 30, 2010, which caused $55.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 25, 2014), causing $15M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2014 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27837 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grimesland, NC, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $202K in property damage.
Yes, Grimesland (ZIP 27837) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
Grimesland 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 $16.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27837 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 30, 2010. This event caused $55.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.2M in property damage in the Grimesland, NC area (ZIP 27837). 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 →