Frisco, NC (ZIP 27936) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 tornadoes, 3 severe wind events, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Frisco is tornadoes, with 5 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 1991.
Frisco has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 14, 1984.
Frisco has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Frisco was EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 18, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27936 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frisco, NC, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Frisco has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27936 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Frisco, NC area (ZIP 27936). 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 →