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29070 Leesville, SC — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Leesville, SC (29070)

Leesville, SC (ZIP 29070) has experienced 100 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Leesville is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 18, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

Leesville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

Leesville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 1, 2014.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Leesville was Flash Flood on Oct 10, 2015, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 22, 1993), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Leesville, SC (29070)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29070 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 29070?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leesville, SC, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $160K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 29070 (Leesville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Leesville (ZIP 29070) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2023.

Has Leesville (29070) ever been hit by a tornado?

Leesville has 23 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 $9.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Leesville, SC?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29070 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 10, 2015. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 29070?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17M in property damage in the Leesville, SC area (ZIP 29070). 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 →

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