Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Tarboro, NC area (ZIP 27886). These include 35 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tarboro is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2025.
Tarboro has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2009.
Tarboro has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $20.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2018.
Tarboro has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 1999.
Tarboro has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tarboro was Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2018, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 23, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27886 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tarboro, NC, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Tarboro (ZIP 27886) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2018.
Tarboro has 12 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27886 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2018. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.3M in property damage in the Tarboro, NC area (ZIP 27886). 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 →