Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 29516 in Blenheim, SC. These include 21 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 143 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
Blenheim has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $341K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Blenheim has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $28M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 2004.
Blenheim has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2010.
Blenheim 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.
Blenheim has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 22, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blenheim was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $3.6M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 20, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29516 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blenheim, SC, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Blenheim (ZIP 29516) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $341K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Blenheim has 5 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 $28M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29516 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.2M in property damage in the Blenheim, SC area (ZIP 29516). 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 →