ZIP code 27920 in Buxton, NC has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 4 tornadoes and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (4 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 1991.
Buxton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 7, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buxton was EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 10, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27920 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (4 events) and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buxton, NC, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.8M in property damage.
Buxton 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27920 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 $2.8M in property damage in the Buxton, NC area (ZIP 27920). 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 →