ZIP code 27982 in Waves, NC has a relatively limited disaster record, with 2 events documented. These include 1 tornado and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Waves is tornadoes, with 1 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 1991.
Waves has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waves was EF1 Tornado on Aug 18, 1991, which caused $2.5K in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 27982 has experienced 2 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornado (1 event) and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which accounts for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waves, NC, with 1 event documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5K in property damage.
Waves has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27982 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 18, 1991. This event caused $2.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5K in property damage in the Waves, NC area (ZIP 27982). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →