Ruffin, SC (ZIP 29475) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (33 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $442.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ruffin was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $507.7K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 3, 2015), causing $507.7K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29475 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (16 events), and tornadoes (16 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ruffin, SC, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Ruffin (ZIP 29475) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Ruffin has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $442.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29475 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $507.7K 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 Ruffin, SC area (ZIP 29475). 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 →