Alcolu, SC (ZIP 29001) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Alcolu is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Alcolu has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $557.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Alcolu has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 1999.
Alcolu has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Alcolu has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alcolu was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 10, 2015), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 10, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29001 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alcolu, SC, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180K in property damage.
Yes, Alcolu (ZIP 29001) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Alcolu has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $557.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29001 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.1M in property damage in the Alcolu, SC area (ZIP 29001). 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 →