ZIP code 29135, covering Fort Motte, SC, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Motte is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Fort Motte has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2017.
Fort Motte has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2021.
Fort Motte has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Motte was Flash Flood on Oct 3, 2015, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 14, 2008), causing $520K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29135 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Motte, SC, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Fort Motte (ZIP 29135) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2017.
Fort Motte has 18 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29135 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 3, 2015. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Fort Motte, SC area (ZIP 29135). 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 →