ZIP code 29009, covering Bethune, SC, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $297.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $170.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
Bethune has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Bethune has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2020.
Bethune has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2013.
Bethune has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 25, 2024.
Bethune has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethune was 1.8" Hail on Apr 9, 2011, which caused $65K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29009 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethune, SC, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $170.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bethune (ZIP 29009) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2020.
Bethune has 7 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 $80K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29009 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 9, 2011. This event caused $65K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $297.5K in property damage in the Bethune, SC area (ZIP 29009). 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 →