Swansea, SC (ZIP 29160) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2025.
Swansea has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 1, 2023.
Swansea 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 Nov 1, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swansea was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 23, 1997), causing $942K in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29160 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (11 events), wildfires (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swansea, SC, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Swansea (ZIP 29160) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2021.
Swansea has 13 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29160 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Swansea, SC area (ZIP 29160). 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 →