ZIP code 28466, covering Wallace, NC, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wallace is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Wallace has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $237K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2024.
Wallace 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallace was EF2 Tornado on Aug 7, 2024, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 19, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28466 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallace, NC, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $96K in property damage.
Yes, Wallace (ZIP 28466) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $237K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2024.
Wallace has 15 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28466 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 7, 2024. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Wallace, NC area (ZIP 28466). 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 →