Springfield, SC (ZIP 29146) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $150.2K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2017.
Springfield has experienced 8 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 $150K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Springfield has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $200 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2017.
Springfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was EF1 Tornado on Aug 16, 1994, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29146 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (8 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, SC, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 29146) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2017.
Springfield has 8 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 $150K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29146 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 16, 1994. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $150.2K in property damage in the Springfield, SC area (ZIP 29146). 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 →