Blythewood, SC (ZIP 29016) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Blythewood is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Blythewood has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Blythewood has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 3, 2024.
Blythewood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blythewood was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 4, 2015), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29016 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blythewood, SC, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Blythewood (ZIP 29016) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Blythewood has 8 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29016 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Blythewood, SC area (ZIP 29016). 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 →