Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 27840 in Hamilton, NC. These include 6 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (6 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Hamilton has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $551K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
Hamilton has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamilton was 2.8" Hail on Jun 3, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 23, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27840 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamilton, NC, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Hamilton has 4 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 $551K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27840 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 3, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Hamilton, NC area (ZIP 27840). 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 →