Federal records document 156 natural disaster events in the Bucksport, SC area (ZIP 29527). These include 121 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bucksport is hailstorms, with 121 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. 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 $962.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
Bucksport has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2006.
Bucksport 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.
Bucksport has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bucksport 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 29527 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bucksport, SC, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $962.9K in property damage.
Yes, Bucksport (ZIP 29527) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Bucksport has 12 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 17, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29527 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 $22.8M in property damage in the Bucksport, SC area (ZIP 29527). 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 →