Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Gaffney, SC area (ZIP 29341). These include 65 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $89.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 65 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 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 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2003.
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 29341 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gaffney, SC, with 65 events documented.
Yes, Gaffney (ZIP 29341) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Gaffney has 17 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29341 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 $89.3M in property damage in the Gaffney, SC area (ZIP 29341). 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 →