Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Willow Spring, NC area (ZIP 27592). These include 40 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $186.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $112M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Willow Spring has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $69.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Willow Spring 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.
Willow Spring 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 Willow Spring was 2.8" Hail on May 13, 2019, which caused $95M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 9, 2016), causing $44.7M in damages. Flood on Sep 17, 2018 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27592 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willow Spring, NC, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $112M in property damage.
Yes, Willow Spring (ZIP 27592) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $69.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Willow Spring has 12 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27592 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 13, 2019. This event caused $95M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $186.5M in property damage in the Willow Spring, NC area (ZIP 27592). 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 →