Rowesville, SC (ZIP 29133) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $158.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Rowesville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. 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 $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rowesville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 5, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29133 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (11 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rowesville, SC, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52K in property damage.
Yes, Rowesville (ZIP 29133) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $158.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Rowesville has 14 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29133 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Rowesville, SC area (ZIP 29133). 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 →