Conway, SC (ZIP 29526) has experienced 169 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 119 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (119 total). Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $770.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (63%) 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 $14.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
Conway has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2007.
Conway has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 5, 2002.
Conway has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Conway was Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $3.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29526 has experienced 169 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (119 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Conway, SC, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $770.5K in property damage.
Yes, Conway (ZIP 29526) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Conway has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 17, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29526 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.6M in property damage in the Conway, SC area (ZIP 29526). 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 →