ZIP code 27932, covering Edenton, NC, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2014.
Edenton has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Edenton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 1985.
Edenton 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.
Edenton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edenton was EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $1.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27932 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edenton, NC, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.
Yes, Edenton (ZIP 27932) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $700K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Edenton has 20 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 $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27932 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Edenton, NC area (ZIP 27932). 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 →