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29556 Kingstree, SC — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Kingstree, SC (29556)

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 — Primary Hazard

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.

🌊 Floods

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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

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.

💨 Severe wind events

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.

❄️ Blizzards

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.

🌀 Hurricanes

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.

Notable Events

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Kingstree, SC (29556)?

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.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 29556?

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.

Is ZIP code 29556 (Kingstree) prone to flooding?

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.

Has Kingstree (29556) ever been hit by a tornado?

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.

What was the worst natural disaster in Kingstree, SC?

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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 29556?

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 →

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