Hartsville, SC (ZIP 29550) has experienced 110 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 70 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (70 total). Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $204K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 $11M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2017.
Hartsville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $845K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Hartsville 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 $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2018.
Hartsville 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.
Hartsville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 27, 1959.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartsville 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 20, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29550 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartsville, SC, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $204K in property damage.
Yes, Hartsville (ZIP 29550) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $555K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2018.
Hartsville has 18 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 $11M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29550 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 $16.5M in property damage in the Hartsville, SC area (ZIP 29550). 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 →