Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Spartanburg, SC area (ZIP 29302). These include 72 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $92.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2024.
Spartanburg has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Spartanburg has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2017.
Spartanburg has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Spartanburg has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2022.
Spartanburg has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $57M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spartanburg was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $12M in damages. 3.5" Hail on Aug 20, 1999 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29302 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spartanburg, SC, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.1M in property damage.
Yes, Spartanburg (ZIP 29302) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Spartanburg has 8 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29302 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 16, 2017. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $92.1M in property damage in the Spartanburg, SC area (ZIP 29302). 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 →