Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Walnut Cove, NC area (ZIP 27052). These include 45 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Walnut Cove is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2024.
Walnut Cove has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $218K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2016.
Walnut Cove has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
Walnut Cove has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Walnut Cove has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walnut Cove was Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2018, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 17, 2024), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27052 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walnut Cove, NC, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5K in property damage.
Yes, Walnut Cove (ZIP 27052) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2024.
Walnut Cove has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27052 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 11, 2018. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Walnut Cove, NC area (ZIP 27052). 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 →