Scotland Neck, NC (ZIP 27874) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Scotland Neck is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Scotland Neck has experienced 7 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2008.
Scotland Neck has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2021.
Scotland Neck has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Scotland Neck has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scotland Neck 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 27874 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scotland Neck, NC, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Scotland Neck (ZIP 27874) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 11, 2020.
Scotland Neck has 7 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27874 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 $5.2M in property damage in the Scotland Neck, NC area (ZIP 27874). 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 →