Dalzell, SC (ZIP 29040) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dalzell is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $577K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $77.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Dalzell has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2010.
Dalzell has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2016.
Dalzell has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Dalzell 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 21, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dalzell was EF1 Tornado on Sep 22, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Apr 9, 2011), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29040 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dalzell, SC, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $577K in property damage.
Yes, Dalzell (ZIP 29040) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $77.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Dalzell has 6 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29040 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 22, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Dalzell, SC area (ZIP 29040). 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 →