Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 27873 in Saratoga, NC. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (6 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
Saratoga 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 $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Saratoga 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 $670K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saratoga was Winter Storm on Feb 25, 2015, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 11, 2012), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27873 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saratoga, NC, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Saratoga 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 $670K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27873 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 25, 2015. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Saratoga, NC area (ZIP 27873). 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 →