ZIP code 27896, covering Wilson, NC, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $80M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Wilson has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2008.
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. EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27896 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilson, NC, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Wilson (ZIP 27896) has 13 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 4 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27896 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 $80M in property damage in the Wilson, NC area (ZIP 27896). 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 →