ZIP code 29006, covering Batesburg, SC, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $74K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 18, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 27, 2024.
Batesburg has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $655.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2023.
Batesburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 12, 2019.
Batesburg has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 1, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Batesburg was EF1 Tornado on Feb 22, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29006 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Batesburg, SC, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $74K in property damage.
Yes, Batesburg (ZIP 29006) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $655.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2023.
Batesburg has 16 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29006 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 22, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the Batesburg, SC area (ZIP 29006). 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 →