Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Ravenel, SC area (ZIP 29470). These include 35 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ravenel is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (76%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Ravenel 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.
Ravenel has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 20, 2004.
Ravenel 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.
Ravenel has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ravenel 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 29470 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (8 events), earthquakes (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ravenel, SC, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Ravenel (ZIP 29470) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Ravenel has 3 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 May 20, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29470 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 $5.7M in property damage in the Ravenel, SC area (ZIP 29470). 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 →