New Zion, SC (ZIP 29111) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Zion is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 $308K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
New Zion has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
New Zion has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $327.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
New Zion 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.
New Zion 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.
New Zion has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Zion was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 4, 2015), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29111 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Zion, SC, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $308K in property damage.
Yes, New Zion (ZIP 29111) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
New Zion has 5 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 $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29111 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the New Zion, SC area (ZIP 29111). 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 →