Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 27846 in Jamesville, NC. These include 23 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Jamesville 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.
Jamesville has experienced 2 floods 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 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 Sep 30, 2010.
Jamesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jamesville was Flash Flood on Sep 30, 2010, which caused $55.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 4, 2020), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27846 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jamesville, NC, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Jamesville (ZIP 27846) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Jamesville has 12 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27846 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 $58.5M in property damage in the Jamesville, NC area (ZIP 27846). 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 →