Wadmalaw Island, SC (ZIP 29487) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 15 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 14 (93%) 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 Oct 3, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2020.
Wadmalaw Island 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.
Wadmalaw Island has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Wadmalaw Island has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Wadmalaw Island 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wadmalaw Island was EF2 Tornado on Sep 24, 2015, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 11, 2008), causing $1.2M 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 29487 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wadmalaw Island, SC, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Wadmalaw Island (ZIP 29487) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 3, 2015.
Wadmalaw Island has 8 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29487 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 24, 2015. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Wadmalaw Island, SC area (ZIP 29487). 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 →