ZIP code 29168, covering Wedgefield, SC, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wedgefield is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 58% 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 $526K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $70.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Wedgefield has experienced 9 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
Wedgefield has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Wedgefield has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Wedgefield 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 Wedgefield 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. EF1 Tornado on Nov 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($520K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29168 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wedgefield, SC, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $526K in property damage.
Yes, Wedgefield (ZIP 29168) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Wedgefield has 9 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29168 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 $5.5M in property damage in the Wedgefield, SC area (ZIP 29168). 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 →