Cofield, NC (ZIP 27922) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 14 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $35M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (50% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $35M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2017.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 46% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Cofield 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cofield was EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27922 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (13 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cofield, NC, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35M in property damage.
Cofield has 14 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 $35M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27922 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35M in property damage in the Cofield, NC area (ZIP 27922). 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 →