Federal records document 134 natural disaster events in the Charleston, SC area (ZIP 29404). These include 82 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Charleston is hailstorms, with 82 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (48%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2022.
Charleston has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $233K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2018.
Charleston has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 22, 2003.
Charleston has experienced 3 extreme heat 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 15, 2005.
Charleston has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Charleston was Flash Flood on Oct 3, 2015, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 3, 2015), causing $728.5K in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 3, 2015 also caused significant damage ($728.5K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29404 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), floods (33 events), blizzards (8 events), earthquakes (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charleston, SC, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Charleston (ZIP 29404) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2022.
Charleston has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29404 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 3, 2015. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Charleston, SC area (ZIP 29404). 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 →