Whitsett, NC (ZIP 27377) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Whitsett has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2021.
Whitsett has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Whitsett has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2008.
Whitsett 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 May 27, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitsett was Ice Storm on Mar 6, 2014, which caused $8.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 18, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27377 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitsett, NC, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Whitsett (ZIP 27377) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2008.
Whitsett has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27377 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Mar 6, 2014. This event caused $8.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Whitsett, NC area (ZIP 27377). 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 →