Corapeake, NC (ZIP 27926) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Corapeake has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Corapeake has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2020.
Corapeake 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.
Corapeake has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 7, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Corapeake was EF1 Tornado on Aug 4, 2020, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27926 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Corapeake, NC, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Corapeake (ZIP 27926) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Corapeake has 3 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27926 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 4, 2020. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Corapeake, NC area (ZIP 27926). 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 →