Bowman, SC (ZIP 29018) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $602.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Bowman has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2021.
Bowman has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 3, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowman was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 4, 2013, which caused $380K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 30, 2023), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29018 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowman, SC, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bowman (ZIP 29018) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $602.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2023.
Bowman has 11 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 $585K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29018 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 4, 2013. This event caused $380K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Bowman, SC area (ZIP 29018). 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 →