Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 29437 in Dorchester, SC. These include 28 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $405.3K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dorchester is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2019.
Dorchester has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $96.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Dorchester has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $249K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Dorchester has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Dorchester has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dorchester was EF1 Tornado on Mar 15, 2008, which caused $218K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29437 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dorchester, SC, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Dorchester (ZIP 29437) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $96.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Dorchester has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $249K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29437 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 15, 2008. This event caused $218K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $405.3K in property damage in the Dorchester, SC area (ZIP 29437). 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 →