Westville, SC (ZIP 29175) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2012.
Westville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2013.
Westville has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Westville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 13, 1998.
Westville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westville was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29175 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westville, SC, with 6 events documented.
Westville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29175 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25M in property damage in the Westville, SC area (ZIP 29175). 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 →