Pomaria, SC (ZIP 29126) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pomaria is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
Pomaria 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.
Pomaria has experienced 2 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Pomaria has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pomaria was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29126 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pomaria, SC, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Pomaria (ZIP 29126) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Pomaria has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $32.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29126 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.8M in property damage in the Pomaria, SC area (ZIP 29126). 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 →