ZIP code 27893, covering Wilson, NC, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $88.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $810K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $77.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Wilson has experienced 3 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 $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Wilson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilson was Flood on Oct 9, 2016, which caused $52.3M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 15, 2018), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27893 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilson, NC, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $810K in property damage.
Yes, Wilson (ZIP 27893) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $77.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Wilson has 14 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 $9.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27893 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2016. This event caused $52.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $88.3M in property damage in the Wilson, NC area (ZIP 27893). 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 →