Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Walnut, NC area (ZIP 28753). These include 50 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.8M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 109 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Walnut is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (44%) 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 $48M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Walnut has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.8M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Walnut has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Walnut has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 25, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walnut was Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Sep 16, 2004 also caused significant damage ($8.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28753 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walnut, NC, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Walnut (ZIP 28753) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Walnut has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $16.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28753 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.8M in property damage in the Walnut, NC area (ZIP 28753). 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 →