Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the White Oak, NC area (ZIP 28399). These include 48 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $97.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $24.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2018.
White Oak has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $51.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
White Oak has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
White Oak has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Oak was 81 mph High Wind on Sep 5, 1996, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28399 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Oak, NC, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.5K in property damage.
Yes, White Oak (ZIP 28399) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2018.
White Oak has 6 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 $51.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28399 was 81 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 5, 1996. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $97.2M in property damage in the White Oak, NC area (ZIP 28399). 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 →