ZIP code 29102, covering Paxville, SC, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Paxville is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 54% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $113.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Paxville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Paxville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 1999.
Paxville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paxville was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 28, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 10, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29102 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paxville, SC, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $113.5K in property damage.
Yes, Paxville (ZIP 29102) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Paxville has 18 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 Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29102 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.8M in property damage in the Paxville, SC area (ZIP 29102). 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 →