ZIP code 29405, covering Charleston, SC, has 188 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 106 hailstorms, 57 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 106 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Floods account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. Of these, 25 (44%) 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
Charleston has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2005.
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 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
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.
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 (Aug 28, 2012), causing $750K in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($728.5K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29405 has experienced 188 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (106 events), floods (57 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charleston, SC, with 106 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Charleston (ZIP 29405) has 57 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
Charleston has 9 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 $65K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29405 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 $13M in property damage in the Charleston, SC area (ZIP 29405). 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 →