North Wilkesboro, NC (ZIP 28659) has experienced 111 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (66 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (54%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
North Wilkesboro has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $757.8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2018.
North Wilkesboro has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
North Wilkesboro has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 9, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Wilkesboro was Flash Flood on May 26, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 9, 2007), causing $1.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 23, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28659 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), floods (24 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Wilkesboro, NC, with 66 events documented.
Yes, North Wilkesboro (ZIP 28659) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
North Wilkesboro has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28659 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 26, 2009. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the North Wilkesboro, NC area (ZIP 28659). 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 →