Whittier, NC (ZIP 28789) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 8 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Whittier is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $409K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Whittier has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Whittier has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 16, 2006.
Whittier has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whittier was 1.8" Hail on May 24, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 18, 1976), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28789 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (12 events), wildfires (8 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whittier, NC, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Whittier (ZIP 28789) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $409K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Whittier has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28789 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 24, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Whittier, NC area (ZIP 28789). 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 →