Tyner, NC (ZIP 27980) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2014.
Tyner has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Tyner has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Tyner has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 2016.
Tyner has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tyner was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $2.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27980 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tyner, NC, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Tyner (ZIP 27980) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $700K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Tyner has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27980 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Tyner, NC area (ZIP 27980). 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 →