Galivants Ferry, SC (ZIP 29544) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Galivants Ferry has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Galivants Ferry has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $538K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Galivants Ferry 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Galivants Ferry has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
Galivants Ferry has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 6, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galivants Ferry was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 10, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Feb 15, 2017 also caused significant damage ($997K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29544 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galivants Ferry, SC, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $81K in property damage.
Yes, Galivants Ferry (ZIP 29544) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $538K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Galivants Ferry has 9 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29544 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2004. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Galivants Ferry, SC area (ZIP 29544). 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 →