Sumter, SC (ZIP 29154) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (54 total). 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 $581K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2022.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Sumter 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Sumter has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Sumter has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Sumter 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 Sumter 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 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29154 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sumter, SC, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $581K in property damage.
Yes, Sumter (ZIP 29154) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Sumter 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29154 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 $7.3M in property damage in the Sumter, SC area (ZIP 29154). 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 →