Crisp, NC (ZIP 27852) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
Crisp has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2025.
Crisp 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.
Crisp has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Crisp 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crisp was EF3 Tornado on Nov 23, 1992, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 8, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27852 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crisp, NC, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Crisp (ZIP 27852) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2010.
Crisp has 9 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27852 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 23, 1992. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Crisp, NC area (ZIP 27852). 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 →