Barco, NC (ZIP 27917) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 4 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2021.
Barco has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Barco has experienced 4 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 5, 2019.
Barco has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Barco has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barco was Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 27, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27917 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), hurricanes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barco, NC, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Barco (ZIP 27917) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2021.
Barco has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27917 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Barco, NC area (ZIP 27917). 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 →