Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 27921 in Camden, NC. These include 17 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
Camden has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2014.
Camden has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2008.
Camden 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.
Camden 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.
Camden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 9, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Camden was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 27, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 5, 1988), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27921 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Camden, NC, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Camden (ZIP 27921) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2008.
Camden has 9 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27921 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 27, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Camden, NC area (ZIP 27921). 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 →