Wingate, NC (ZIP 28174) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 22 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Wingate has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 1988.
Wingate has experienced 5 floods 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 $121K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Wingate has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2003.
Wingate has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 26, 2004.
Wingate 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wingate was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 6, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28174 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wingate, NC, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Wingate (ZIP 28174) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $121K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Wingate has 6 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28174 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Wingate, NC area (ZIP 28174). 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 →