ZIP code 29036, covering Chapin, SC, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Chapin has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
Chapin has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Chapin has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 1, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chapin was EF1 Tornado on Jan 6, 1995, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 10, 2015), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29036 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (9 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chapin, SC, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $81K in property damage.
Yes, Chapin (ZIP 29036) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Chapin has 14 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 $10.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29036 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 6, 1995. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.8M in property damage in the Chapin, SC area (ZIP 29036). 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 →