Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 27857 in Oak City, NC. These include 23 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 30 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
Oak City 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.
Oak City has experienced 2 floods 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Oak City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oak City was 2.8" Hail on Jun 3, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27857 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak City, NC, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Oak City (ZIP 27857) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Oak City has 11 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27857 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 3, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Oak City, NC area (ZIP 27857). 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 →