Walstonburg, NC (ZIP 27888) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 13, 2025.
Walstonburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2015.
Walstonburg has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
Walstonburg has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walstonburg was EF1 Tornado on May 9, 2003, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 16, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27888 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walstonburg, NC, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Walstonburg (ZIP 27888) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2017.
Walstonburg 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27888 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 2003. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Walstonburg, NC area (ZIP 27888). 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 →