Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 29554 in Hemingway, SC. These include 33 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hemingway is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Hemingway has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $191K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2018.
Hemingway has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2004.
Hemingway has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Hemingway has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Hemingway has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hemingway was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $3.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29554 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hemingway, SC, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.3K in property damage.
Yes, Hemingway (ZIP 29554) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $191K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2018.
Hemingway has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29554 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Hemingway, SC area (ZIP 29554). 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 →