Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 29321 in Buffalo, SC. These include 32 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Buffalo is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 68% 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Buffalo has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Buffalo has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Buffalo has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $51M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Buffalo has experienced 1 flood on record. 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2003.
Buffalo 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 Jul 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29321 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo, SC, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Buffalo (ZIP 29321) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2003.
Buffalo has 5 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29321 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 $66.2M in property damage in the Buffalo, SC area (ZIP 29321). 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 →