ZIP code 27966 in Powells Point, NC has a relatively limited disaster record, with 4 events documented. These include 2 tornadoes, 1 hailstorm, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $807K.
The dominant hazard type for Powells Point is tornadoes, with 2 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $807K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Powells Point has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2022.
Powells Point 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 Powells Point was EF1 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $767K in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 27966 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), 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 Powells Point, NC, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $807K in property damage.
Powells Point has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $807K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27966 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 $807K in property damage in the Powells Point, NC area (ZIP 27966). 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 →