Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 27949 in Southern Shores, NC. These include 6 tornadoes, 5 hailstorms, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (6 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Southern Shores has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2022.
Southern Shores has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Southern Shores was EF1 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $767K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 31, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 27949 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (6 events), hailstorms (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Southern Shores, NC, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Southern Shores has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27949 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $767K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Southern Shores, NC area (ZIP 27949). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →