Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Bennettsville, SC area (ZIP 29512). These include 46 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 232 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bennettsville is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $16.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $51.4M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 14, 2012.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Bennettsville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Bennettsville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bennettsville was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29512 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bennettsville, SC, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.3K in property damage.
Yes, Bennettsville (ZIP 29512) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Bennettsville has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $51.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29512 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.6M in property damage in the Bennettsville, SC area (ZIP 29512). 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 →