Salvo, NC (ZIP 27972) shows 2 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 tornado and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5K.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (1 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 1991.
Salvo has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salvo was EF1 Tornado on Aug 18, 1991, which caused $2.5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27972 has experienced 2 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornado (1 event) and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which accounts for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salvo, NC, with 1 event documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5K in property damage.
Salvo has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27972 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 18, 1991. This event caused $2.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5K in property damage in the Salvo, NC area (ZIP 27972). 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 →