Charleston, SC (ZIP 29412) has experienced 142 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 52 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (61 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2023.
Floods account for 37% of the disaster record here, with 52 events documented. Of these, 25 (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 $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
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 EF3 Tornado on Sep 11, 1960, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 24, 2015), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2012 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29412 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), floods (52 events), tornadoes (13 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 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charleston, SC, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Charleston (ZIP 29412) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
Charleston has 13 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 11, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29412 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 11, 1960. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.4M in property damage in the Charleston, SC area (ZIP 29412). 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 →