ZIP code 29069, covering Lamar, SC, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (34 total). Of these, 3 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $39.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2017.
Lamar has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Lamar has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $312K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Lamar has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lamar was EF2 Tornado on May 20, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 25, 2010), causing $750K in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($605K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29069 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lamar, SC, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.5K in property damage.
Yes, Lamar (ZIP 29069) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $312K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Lamar 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29069 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 20, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Lamar, SC area (ZIP 29069). 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 →