Littleton, NC (ZIP 27850) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $99.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Littleton is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Littleton has experienced 7 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Littleton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Littleton has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $94M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Littleton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Littleton was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $93.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 28, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27850 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Littleton, NC, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Littleton (ZIP 27850) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $94M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Littleton has 7 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27850 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $93.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $99.2M in property damage in the Littleton, NC area (ZIP 27850). 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 →