Salley, SC (ZIP 29137) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $929.7K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2017.
Salley has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 $575K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Salley has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $354.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Salley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salley was EF1 Tornado on Apr 8, 1983, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 24, 2012), causing $240K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29137 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salley, SC, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Salley (ZIP 29137) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $354.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Salley has 7 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 $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29137 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $929.7K in property damage in the Salley, SC area (ZIP 29137). 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 →