Santee, SC (ZIP 29142) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $937.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2025.
Santee has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $783K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Santee has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santee was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $520K in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 4, 2013), causing $380K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29142 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santee, SC, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.5K in property damage.
Yes, Santee (ZIP 29142) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $783K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Santee has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $937.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29142 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $520K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Santee, SC area (ZIP 29142). 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 →