Williston, NC (ZIP 28589) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 7 tornadoes, 4 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $138.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (7 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $752.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 14, 2018.
Williston has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 1998.
Williston has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2012.
Williston has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $137.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
Williston has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2016.
Williston has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williston was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2018, which caused $102.8M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 26, 2011), causing $35M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28589 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), hurricanes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williston, NC, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $752.5K in property damage.
Yes, Williston (ZIP 28589) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2008.
Williston has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $752.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 14, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28589 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2018. This event caused $102.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $138.8M in property damage in the Williston, NC area (ZIP 28589). 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 →