Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Kelton, SC area (ZIP 29353). These include 50 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 50 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Kelton 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.
Kelton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $402.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Kelton 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.
Kelton 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.
Kelton 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 Kelton 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. Ice Storm on Jan 2, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29353 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 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 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kelton, SC, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Kelton (ZIP 29353) 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.
Kelton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $402.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29353 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 $60.7M in property damage in the Kelton, SC area (ZIP 29353). 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 →