Darlington, SC (ZIP 29532) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (56 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $172.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $915K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2012.
Darlington has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Darlington has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Darlington has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Darlington was EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2010, which caused $6.3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 14, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29532 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Darlington, SC, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $172.5K in property damage.
Yes, Darlington (ZIP 29532) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Darlington has 13 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 $9.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29532 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 2010. This event caused $6.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.7M in property damage in the Darlington, SC area (ZIP 29532). 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 →