Hopkins, SC (ZIP 29061) has experienced 117 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hopkins is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 46% 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (42%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Hopkins has experienced 8 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2020.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hopkins was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 4, 2015), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29061 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme heat 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 Hopkins, SC, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Hopkins (ZIP 29061) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Hopkins has 12 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29061 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Hopkins, SC area (ZIP 29061). 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 →