Kill Devil Hills, NC (ZIP 27948) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2009.
Kill Devil Hills has experienced 7 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 2004.
Kill Devil Hills has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kill Devil Hills was EF2 Tornado on Jul 31, 1978, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 4, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27948 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kill Devil Hills, NC, with 7 events documented.
Kill Devil Hills has 7 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27948 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 31, 1978. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Kill Devil Hills, NC area (ZIP 27948). 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 →