Avon, NC (ZIP 27915) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 10 severe wind events, 4 tornadoes, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (67% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2025.
Avon has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 1991.
Avon has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avon was EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27915 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avon, NC, with 10 events documented.
Avon has 4 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27915 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Avon, NC area (ZIP 27915). 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 →