Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 29543 in Fork, SC. These include 16 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M.
With 16 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Fork 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 $207K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Fork has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Fork 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.
Fork has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fork was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 25, 2004), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29543 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fork, SC, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.5K in property damage.
Yes, Fork (ZIP 29543) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $207K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Fork has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $155K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29543 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Fork, SC area (ZIP 29543). 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 →