Gaffney, SC (ZIP 29340) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $82M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (71 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Gaffney has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $668K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2020.
Gaffney has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Gaffney 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Gaffney 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 $70M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Gaffney has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gaffney was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 8, 1996), causing $20M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29340 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gaffney, SC, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Gaffney (ZIP 29340) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $510K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Gaffney has 10 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 $668K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29340 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 $82M in property damage in the Gaffney, SC area (ZIP 29340). 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 →