Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Dillon, SC area (ZIP 29536). These include 39 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dillon is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $23.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 11, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $38.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Dillon has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $236K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2010.
Dillon has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Dillon has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 25, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dillon was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $35.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 29, 1963), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29536 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dillon, SC, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.7K in property damage.
Yes, Dillon (ZIP 29536) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Dillon 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29536 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $35.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.2M in property damage in the Dillon, SC area (ZIP 29536). 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 →