Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 29015 in Blair, SC. These include 22 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
Blair has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2010.
Blair has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2010.
Blair has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Blair has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
Blair has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 22, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blair was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29015 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blair, SC, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Yes, Blair (ZIP 29015) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Blair has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29015 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.5M in property damage in the Blair, SC area (ZIP 29015). 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 →