Orangeburg, SC (ZIP 29115) has experienced 108 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 2021.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (23%) 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 $915.7K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orangeburg was EF1 Tornado on Dec 5, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 18, 1994), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29115 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (22 events), and severe wind events (12 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orangeburg, SC, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $77.5K in property damage.
Yes, Orangeburg (ZIP 29115) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $915.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Orangeburg has 24 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29115 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 5, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Orangeburg, SC area (ZIP 29115). 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 →