Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 27938 in Gatesville, NC. These include 18 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Gatesville has experienced 5 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Gatesville 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.
Gatesville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Gatesville 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 Gatesville was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27938 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gatesville, NC, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Gatesville (ZIP 27938) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Gatesville has 5 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27938 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Gatesville, NC area (ZIP 27938). 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 →