Gadsden, SC (ZIP 29052) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gadsden is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
Gadsden has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $914.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Gadsden has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $221K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2015.
Gadsden has experienced 4 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Gadsden has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gadsden was EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 2011, which caused $262K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 20, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29052 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gadsden, SC, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Gadsden (ZIP 29052) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $221K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2015.
Gadsden has 8 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 $914.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29052 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2011. This event caused $262K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Gadsden, SC area (ZIP 29052). 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 →