Bishopville, SC (ZIP 29010) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. A total of 24 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bishopville is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $107K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2017.
Bishopville has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Bishopville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2016.
Bishopville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bishopville was EF2 Tornado on May 20, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 15, 1976), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29010 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bishopville, SC, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $107K in property damage.
Yes, Bishopville (ZIP 29010) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Bishopville has 15 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29010 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 20, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Bishopville, SC area (ZIP 29010). 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 →