ZIP code 29108, covering Newberry, SC, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Newberry is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (21%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Newberry has experienced 8 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 $308K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Newberry has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
Newberry has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newberry was EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 13, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29108 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newberry, SC, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Newberry (ZIP 29108) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $308K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Newberry has 19 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 $35.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29108 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.9M in property damage in the Newberry, SC area (ZIP 29108). 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 →