Kingstree, SC (ZIP 29556) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $107.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Kingstree has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
Kingstree has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2016.
Kingstree 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.
Kingstree 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kingstree was Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 8, 2016), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29556 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingstree, SC, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $107.3K in property damage.
Yes, Kingstree (ZIP 29556) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2016.
Kingstree has 8 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 $755K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29556 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.6M in property damage in the Kingstree, SC area (ZIP 29556). 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 →