ZIP code 27053, covering Westfield, NC, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Westfield has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $854.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Westfield 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.
Westfield has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
Westfield 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westfield was Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2018, which caused $658.5K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 4, 2010), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27053 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westfield, NC, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Westfield (ZIP 27053) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $854.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Westfield has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27053 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 11, 2018. This event caused $658.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Westfield, NC area (ZIP 27053). 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 →