Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Alvin, SC area (ZIP 29479). These include 43 hailstorms, 7 wildfires, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $656.6K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Alvin is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
Alvin has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 16, 2018.
Alvin has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Alvin has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $650.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Alvin has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 1999.
Alvin has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alvin was Flash Flood on Oct 3, 2015, which caused $647.6K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29479 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), wildfires (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alvin, SC, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Alvin (ZIP 29479) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $650.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Alvin has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29479 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 3, 2015. This event caused $647.6K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $656.6K in property damage in the Alvin, SC area (ZIP 29479). 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 →