East Lake, NC (ZIP 27953) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 10 severe wind events, 9 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.3M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for East Lake is severe wind events, with 10 recorded events making up 25% of the area's disaster history. Wind-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 4, 2018.
East Lake has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
East Lake has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2018.
East Lake has experienced 5 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $30.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
East Lake has experienced 4 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 1, 2022.
East Lake has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $22.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Lake was Winter Storm on Feb 3, 1998, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $20M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27953 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (8 events), hurricanes (5 events), wildfires (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Lake, NC, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $240K in property damage.
Yes, East Lake (ZIP 27953) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2018.
East Lake has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 1958.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27953 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 3, 1998. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.3M in property damage in the East Lake, NC area (ZIP 27953). 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 →