Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Camden, SC area (ZIP 29020). These include 50 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
With 50 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $558K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $50.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Camden has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $108K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 4, 2015.
Camden has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2016.
Camden 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.
Camden has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 27, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Camden was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29020 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Camden, SC, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $558K in property damage.
Yes, Camden (ZIP 29020) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $108K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 4, 2015.
Camden has 16 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 $50.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29020 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51M in property damage in the Camden, SC area (ZIP 29020). 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 →