ZIP code 29003, covering Bamberg, SC, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 32 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Bamberg has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Bamberg has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2019.
Bamberg 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 Bamberg was EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 9, 2024), causing $1.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29003 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bamberg, SC, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $53K in property damage.
Yes, Bamberg (ZIP 29003) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Bamberg has 19 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29003 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Bamberg, SC area (ZIP 29003). 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 →