ZIP code 29123, covering Pelion, SC, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Pelion is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2021.
Pelion has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Pelion has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Pelion has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Pelion 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 Nov 1, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pelion was Flash Flood on Oct 10, 2015, which caused $550K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 8, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29123 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 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 Pelion, SC, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70K in property damage.
Yes, Pelion (ZIP 29123) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Pelion has 8 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 $600.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29123 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 10, 2015. This event caused $550K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Pelion, SC area (ZIP 29123). 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 →