Summerton, SC (ZIP 29148) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (47 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $33M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Summerton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Summerton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 1999.
Summerton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Summerton was Flash Flood on Oct 3, 2015, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 28, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 10, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29148 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Summerton, SC, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3K in property damage.
Yes, Summerton (ZIP 29148) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Summerton has 19 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29148 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 3, 2015. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.5M in property damage in the Summerton, SC area (ZIP 29148). 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 →