Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Lyman, SC area (ZIP 29365). These include 60 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $91.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (59% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Lyman 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.
Lyman has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2008.
Lyman has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Lyman 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 Lyman 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. EF1 Tornado on Feb 6, 2020 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29365 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lyman, SC, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Lyman (ZIP 29365) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Lyman has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $16M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29365 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 $91.4M in property damage in the Lyman, SC area (ZIP 29365). 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 →