Harrellsville, NC (ZIP 27942) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (14 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Harrellsville has experienced 2 severe wind events 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.
Harrellsville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harrellsville 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. EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27942 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrellsville, NC, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Harrellsville has 13 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 $9.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27942 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 $9.3M in property damage in the Harrellsville, NC area (ZIP 27942). 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 →