Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 29079 in Lydia, SC. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lydia is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Lydia has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Lydia has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2017.
Lydia has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2018.
Lydia has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 8, 2014.
Lydia has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lydia was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 20, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 25, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29079 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lydia, SC, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Lydia (ZIP 29079) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2018.
Lydia has 3 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29079 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2004. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Lydia, SC area (ZIP 29079). 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 →