Jackson, NC (ZIP 27845) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Jackson has experienced 5 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 1989.
Jackson 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.
Jackson has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jackson 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27845 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jackson, NC, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Jackson has 5 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27845 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 $6.4M in property damage in the Jackson, NC area (ZIP 27845). 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 →