Ward, SC (ZIP 29166) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 34 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2025.
Ward has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
Ward has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Ward has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 1, 2014.
Ward 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 May 24, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ward was EF2 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 13, 1955), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29166 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ward, SC, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $34K in property damage.
Yes, Ward (ZIP 29166) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2017.
Ward has 9 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29166 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Ward, SC area (ZIP 29166). 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 →