Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 27965 in Poplar Branch, NC. These include 7 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 4 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M.
With 7 recorded incidents (33% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2021.
Poplar Branch has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Poplar Branch has experienced 4 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 5, 2019.
Poplar Branch has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Poplar Branch has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poplar Branch was Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 27, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Coastal Flood on Nov 12, 2009 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27965 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), hurricanes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poplar Branch, NC, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Poplar Branch (ZIP 27965) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2021.
Poplar Branch has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $40K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27965 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Poplar Branch, NC area (ZIP 27965). 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 →