ZIP code 28403, covering Wilmington, NC, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 37 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wilmington is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2021.
There have been 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (59%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilmington was Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $1M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 2003 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28403 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), floods (37 events), tornadoes (13 events), and severe wind events (12 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilmington, NC, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5K in property damage.
Yes, Wilmington (ZIP 28403) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Wilmington has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28403 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Wilmington, NC area (ZIP 28403). 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 →