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28479 Winnabow, NC — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Winnabow, NC (28479)

Winnabow, NC (ZIP 28479) has experienced 143 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 60 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (63 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $21.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 9, 2024.

🌊 Floods

Floods account for 42% of the disaster record here, with 60 events documented. Of these, 28 (47%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $697K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

Winnabow has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $167K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 12, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

Winnabow has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 23, 2003.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Winnabow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Winnabow, NC (28479)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28479 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (60 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 28479?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winnabow, NC, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.8K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 28479 (Winnabow) prone to flooding?

Yes, Winnabow (ZIP 28479) has 60 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.

Has Winnabow (28479) ever been hit by a tornado?

Winnabow has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $697K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Winnabow, NC?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28479 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 28479?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Winnabow, NC area (ZIP 28479). 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 →

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