ZIP code 29180, covering Winnsboro, SC, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Winnsboro is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $241K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2022.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $36M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Winnsboro has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $156K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2022.
Winnsboro has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2010.
Winnsboro has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 16, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winnsboro was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 6, 1995), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29180 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winnsboro, SC, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $241K in property damage.
Yes, Winnsboro (ZIP 29180) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Winnsboro has 22 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 $36M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29180 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.4M in property damage in the Winnsboro, SC area (ZIP 29180). 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 →