Woodruff, SC (ZIP 29388) has experienced 102 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $85.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (71 total). 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Woodruff 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.
Woodruff has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Woodruff 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.
Woodruff has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodruff 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 29388 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodruff, SC, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Woodruff (ZIP 29388) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Woodruff has 12 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29388 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 $85.6M in property damage in the Woodruff, SC area (ZIP 29388). 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 →