Cheraw, SC (ZIP 29520) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $109.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 137 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $490.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $52M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $56.7M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Cheraw has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $435K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Cheraw has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cheraw was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $51.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29520 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cheraw, SC, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $490.5K in property damage.
Yes, Cheraw (ZIP 29520) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Cheraw has 13 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 $56.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29520 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $51.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $109.6M in property damage in the Cheraw, SC area (ZIP 29520). 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 →