Durants Neck, NC (ZIP 27944) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
Durants Neck 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.
Durants Neck 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Durants Neck has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Durants Neck was EF3 Tornado on Nov 23, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 25, 2014), causing $1M 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 27944 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durants Neck, NC, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Durants Neck (ZIP 27944) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Durants Neck has 16 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27944 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 23, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Durants Neck, NC area (ZIP 27944). 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 →