Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 29042 in Denmark, SC. These include 28 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. A total of 36 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2016.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Denmark has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2019.
Denmark has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Denmark 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 Jan 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denmark was EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 9, 2024), causing $1.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29042 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denmark, SC, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Denmark (ZIP 29042) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Denmark has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29042 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Denmark, SC area (ZIP 29042). 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 →