Hobgood, NC (ZIP 27843) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Hobgood has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2004.
Hobgood has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 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 Jan 20, 2009.
Hobgood 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Hobgood has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 1999.
Hobgood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hobgood was 2.8" Hail on Jun 3, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 7, 2003), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27843 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hobgood, NC, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Hobgood (ZIP 27843) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Hobgood has 5 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 $650K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27843 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 $4M in property damage in the Hobgood, NC area (ZIP 27843). 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 →