ZIP code 28412, covering Wilmington, NC, has 101 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 floods, 38 hailstorms, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 44 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 23 (52%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $722K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Wilmington has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $417K 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28412 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (44 events), hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (12 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilmington, NC, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Wilmington (ZIP 28412) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Wilmington has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $722K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28412 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 $6M in property damage in the Wilmington, NC area (ZIP 28412). 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 →