Edisto Island, SC (ZIP 29438) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 12 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (41% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Edisto Island has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
Edisto Island has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
Edisto Island has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Edisto Island has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edisto Island was Flash Flood on Oct 3, 2015, which caused $728.5K 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 ($507.7K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29438 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edisto Island, SC, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Edisto Island (ZIP 29438) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
Edisto Island has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29438 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 3, 2015. This event caused $728.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Edisto Island, SC area (ZIP 29438). 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 →