Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 29448 in Harleyville, SC. These include 20 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2020.
Harleyville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Harleyville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $613K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2017.
Harleyville 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.
Harleyville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 3, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harleyville was Flash Flood on Oct 3, 2015, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 30, 2023), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29448 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harleyville, SC, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Harleyville (ZIP 29448) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Harleyville has 7 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 $613K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29448 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 3, 2015. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Harleyville, SC area (ZIP 29448). 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 →