Shawboro, NC (ZIP 27973) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 5 hurricanes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Shawboro is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Shawboro has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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.
Shawboro has experienced 5 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 5, 2019.
Shawboro has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Shawboro has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shawboro 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. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27973 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (8 events), hurricanes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shawboro, NC, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Shawboro (ZIP 27973) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2021.
Shawboro has 2 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27973 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 $8.9M in property damage in the Shawboro, NC area (ZIP 27973). 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 →