ZIP code 29150, covering Oswego, SC, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oswego is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $577K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2022.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Oswego has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Oswego has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Oswego has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Oswego has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oswego was EF1 Tornado on Sep 22, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 7, 2004), causing $1.7M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 10, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29150 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oswego, SC, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $577K in property damage.
Yes, Oswego (ZIP 29150) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Oswego has 8 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29150 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 22, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Oswego, SC area (ZIP 29150). 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 →