Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 27884 in Stokes, NC. These include 32 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $895K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 94 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (70% 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 May 15, 2025.
Stokes has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2017.
Stokes has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2002.
Stokes 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 $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
Stokes has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Stokes has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stokes was 1.2" Hail on Aug 13, 2000, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 31, 1964), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27884 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stokes, NC, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Stokes (ZIP 27884) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
Stokes has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27884 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Aug 13, 2000. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $895K in property damage in the Stokes, NC area (ZIP 27884). 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 →