Plymouth, NC (ZIP 27962) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Plymouth has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2020.
Plymouth has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $45K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2018.
Plymouth 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2005.
Plymouth has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 26, 2011.
Plymouth has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 21, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plymouth was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 16, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27962 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plymouth, NC, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Plymouth (ZIP 27962) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2005.
Plymouth 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27962 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 26, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.7M in property damage in the Plymouth, NC area (ZIP 27962). 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 →