Waterloo, SC (ZIP 29384) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Waterloo has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 8, 2017.
Waterloo 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Waterloo 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 $51M 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.
Waterloo has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 9, 2009.
Waterloo has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 23, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterloo was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $6M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Dec 13, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29384 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), 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 Waterloo, SC, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Waterloo (ZIP 29384) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Waterloo has 6 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29384 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 $68.2M in property damage in the Waterloo, SC area (ZIP 29384). 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 →