Wendell, NC (ZIP 27591) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $239.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (29 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Wendell has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $233.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Wendell has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2019.
Wendell has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2018.
Wendell has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 22, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wendell was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $233.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 15, 1996), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 13, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27591 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wendell, NC, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Wendell (ZIP 27591) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $233.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Wendell has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27591 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $233.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $239.6M in property damage in the Wendell, NC area (ZIP 27591). 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 →