Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 28450 in Lake Waccamaw, NC. These include 19 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2016.
Lake Waccamaw has experienced 4 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 $99K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2020.
Lake Waccamaw has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Lake Waccamaw has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2010.
Lake Waccamaw has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $36M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 1998.
Lake Waccamaw has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Waccamaw was 86 mph High Wind on Sep 5, 1996, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28450 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Waccamaw, NC, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Lake Waccamaw (ZIP 28450) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $99K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2020.
Lake Waccamaw has 4 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 $675K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28450 was 86 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 5, 1996. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.8M in property damage in the Lake Waccamaw, NC area (ZIP 28450). 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 →