Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 27864 in Pinetops, NC. These include 16 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
Pinetops has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2025.
Pinetops has experienced 3 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 $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2018.
Pinetops 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.
Pinetops 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.
Pinetops has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pinetops was Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2018, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 23, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27864 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pinetops, NC, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Pinetops (ZIP 27864) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2018.
Pinetops has 8 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 $875K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27864 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2018. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Pinetops, NC area (ZIP 27864). 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 →