Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 27860 in Pantego, NC. These include 25 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Pantego has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2020.
Pantego has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2018.
Pantego has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 21, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pantego was EF2 Tornado on Oct 11, 2002, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 7, 2014), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27860 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pantego, NC, with 25 events documented.
Pantego has 8 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27860 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 11, 2002. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Pantego, NC area (ZIP 27860). 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 →