Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 27978 in this area, . These include 8 floods, 5 hurricanes, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.1M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (8 total). Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2018.
this area has experienced 5 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $30.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
this area has experienced 4 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 1, 2022.
this area has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $22.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 1998.
this area has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 4, 2018.
this area has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Winter Storm on Feb 3, 1998, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $20M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27978 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hurricanes (5 events), wildfires (4 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.9M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 27978) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27978 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 3, 1998. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.1M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 27978). 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 →