Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Meggett, SC area (ZIP 29449). These include 33 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Meggett is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (94%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
Meggett 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.
Meggett has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Meggett 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.
Meggett has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meggett was EF2 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $1.2M 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 ($728.5K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29449 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meggett, SC, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Meggett (ZIP 29449) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
Meggett has 6 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29449 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Meggett, SC area (ZIP 29449). 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 →