Winton, NC (ZIP 27986) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 9 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Winton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 1984.
Winton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winton was EF1 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 16, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27986 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winton, NC, with 9 events documented.
Winton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27986 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Winton, NC area (ZIP 27986). 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 →