Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 27855 in Murfreesboro, NC. These include 13 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $171K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2019.
Murfreesboro has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2003.
Murfreesboro has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Murfreesboro 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Murfreesboro was Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 30, 1981), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27855 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Murfreesboro, NC, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $171K in property damage.
Yes, Murfreesboro (ZIP 27855) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Murfreesboro has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27855 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Murfreesboro, NC area (ZIP 27855). 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 →