Waco, NC (ZIP 28169) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Waco has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Waco has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Waco has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2023.
Waco has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Waco has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waco was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 12, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28169 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waco, NC, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Waco (ZIP 28169) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2005.
Waco has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28169 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Waco, NC area (ZIP 28169). 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 →