Swanquarter, NC (ZIP 27885) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.6M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2019.
Swanquarter has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
Swanquarter has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2019.
Swanquarter has experienced 4 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $30M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
Swanquarter has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 11, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swanquarter was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27885 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), hurricanes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swanquarter, NC, with 12 events documented.
Swanquarter has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27885 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.6M in property damage in the Swanquarter, NC area (ZIP 27885). 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 →