ZIP code 29432, covering Branchville, SC, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 36 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Branchville 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 $190.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Branchville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Branchville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 5, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29432 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Branchville, SC, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32K in property damage.
Yes, Branchville (ZIP 29432) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $190.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Branchville 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29432 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 1983. 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 $5.5M in property damage in the Branchville, SC area (ZIP 29432). 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 →