Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 29372 in Pacolet, SC. These include 27 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.5M.
With 27 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2024.
Pacolet 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.
Pacolet 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.
Pacolet has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $396K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2015.
Pacolet has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $427.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pacolet 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 29372 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pacolet, SC, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Pacolet (ZIP 29372) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $396K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2015.
Pacolet has 3 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 $427.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29372 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 $81.5M in property damage in the Pacolet, SC area (ZIP 29372). 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 →