Colerain, NC (ZIP 27924) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.8M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 2 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 46% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $59.7M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2017.
Colerain has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Colerain has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colerain was EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M 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 27924 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colerain, NC, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $76K in property damage.
Colerain has 21 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 $59.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27924 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 $59.8M in property damage in the Colerain, NC area (ZIP 27924). 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 →