ZIP code 29045, covering Elgin, SC, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (41 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $114K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Elgin has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 27, 2024.
Elgin has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 29, 2022.
Elgin has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 3, 2024.
Elgin has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 11, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elgin was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 4, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29045 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), earthquakes (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elgin, SC, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $114K in property damage.
Yes, Elgin (ZIP 29045) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Elgin has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29045 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Elgin, SC area (ZIP 29045). 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 →