ZIP code 27863, covering Pikeville, NC, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $152.6M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $146M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Pikeville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2014.
Pikeville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2007.
Pikeville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pikeville was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $145.8M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 5, 1997), causing $2M in damages. 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 10, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27863 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pikeville, NC, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.8M in property damage.
Yes, Pikeville (ZIP 27863) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $146M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Pikeville has 10 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27863 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $145.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $152.6M in property damage in the Pikeville, NC area (ZIP 27863). 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 →