ZIP code 29138, covering Saluda, SC, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Saluda is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 18, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $35.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 27, 2024.
Saluda has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $52.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2020.
Saluda has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Saluda has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 1, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saluda was EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 13, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29138 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saluda, SC, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Saluda (ZIP 29138) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2020.
Saluda 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 $35.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29138 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.4M in property damage in the Saluda, SC area (ZIP 29138). 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 →