Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 27880 in Sims, NC. These include 24 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sims is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Sims has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Sims 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.
Sims has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sims was Flash Flood on Sep 15, 2018, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 5, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27880 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), 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 Sims, NC, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Sims (ZIP 27880) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Sims has 6 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27880 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 15, 2018. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31M in property damage in the Sims, NC area (ZIP 27880). 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 →