Roxobel, NC (ZIP 27872) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Roxobel has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $516K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Roxobel has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2008.
Roxobel has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roxobel was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 11, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27872 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roxobel, NC, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Roxobel has 3 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27872 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Roxobel, NC area (ZIP 27872). 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 →