Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 27958 in Moyock, NC. These include 15 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Moyock is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
Moyock has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $752.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1992.
Moyock has experienced 2 floods 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 $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Moyock has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moyock was Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 8, 1962), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27958 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moyock, NC, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Moyock (ZIP 27958) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $505K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Moyock has 5 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 $752.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27958 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Moyock, NC area (ZIP 27958). 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 →