Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Ritter, SC area (ZIP 29488). These include 44 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ritter is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $415K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Ritter has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $78.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Ritter has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ritter 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. Flash Flood on Oct 3, 2015 also caused significant damage ($507.7K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29488 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ritter, SC, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Ritter (ZIP 29488) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Ritter has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $415K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29488 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 $2.3M in property damage in the Ritter, SC area (ZIP 29488). 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 →