Winterville, NC (ZIP 28590) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.4M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 249 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (63 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Winterville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.8M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2014.
Winterville has experienced 5 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 $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
Winterville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2002.
Winterville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Winterville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 4, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winterville was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 15, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2014 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28590 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winterville, NC, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450K in property damage.
Yes, Winterville (ZIP 28590) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
Winterville has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28590 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.4M in property damage in the Winterville, NC area (ZIP 28590). 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 →