Federal records document 128 natural disaster events in the Columbia, SC area (ZIP 29212). These include 53 hailstorms, 50 floods, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 50 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (28%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $466K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Columbia 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 Columbia was EF1 Tornado on Jan 6, 1995, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 4, 2015), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29212 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (50 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbia, SC, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Columbia (ZIP 29212) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Columbia has 11 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 $11M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29212 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 6, 1995. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.8M in property damage in the Columbia, SC area (ZIP 29212). 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 →