Hobbsville, NC (ZIP 27946) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hobbsville is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Hobbsville has experienced 3 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Hobbsville 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.
Hobbsville 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.
Hobbsville 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 Hobbsville was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27946 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hobbsville, NC, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Hobbsville (ZIP 27946) 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.
Hobbsville has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27946 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 $3.1M in property damage in the Hobbsville, NC area (ZIP 27946). 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 →