Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Coward, SC area (ZIP 29530). These include 31 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Coward is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2007.
Coward has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Coward has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2011.
Coward has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coward was Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $4.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29530 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coward, SC, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.5K in property damage.
Yes, Coward (ZIP 29530) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Coward has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29530 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 $17M in property damage in the Coward, SC area (ZIP 29530). 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 →