Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 27909 in Elizabeth City, NC. These include 21 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. A total of 38 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
Elizabeth City has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Elizabeth City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 1978.
Elizabeth City has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Elizabeth City has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elizabeth City was EF1 Tornado on Aug 4, 2020, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 23, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27909 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elizabeth City, NC, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Elizabeth City (ZIP 27909) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $760K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Elizabeth City has 19 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 $9.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27909 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 4, 2020. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Elizabeth City, NC area (ZIP 27909). 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 →