ZIP code 28472, covering Whiteville, NC, has 123 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Whiteville is hailstorms, with 71 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $37.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (31%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 11, 2020.
Whiteville has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $36.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
Whiteville 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.
Whiteville 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 Whiteville 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. Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28472 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whiteville, NC, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37.3K in property damage.
Yes, Whiteville (ZIP 28472) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Whiteville has 13 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28472 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 $46.4M in property damage in the Whiteville, NC area (ZIP 28472). 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 →