Vilas, NC (ZIP 28692) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $421M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (42 total). Of these, 19 (45%) 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 $392.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Vilas has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $418K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Vilas has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Vilas has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Vilas has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vilas was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $116M in damages. 91 mph High Wind on Sep 27, 2024 also caused significant damage ($28M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28692 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vilas, NC, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $392.1M in property damage.
Yes, Vilas (ZIP 28692) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $392.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2025.
Vilas has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28692 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $421M in property damage in the Vilas, NC area (ZIP 28692). 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 →