Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Little River, SC area (ZIP 29566). These include 26 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Little River is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Little River has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Little River has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
Little River has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 5, 2002.
Little River 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little River was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 4, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29566 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little River, SC, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36K in property damage.
Yes, Little River (ZIP 29566) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Little River has 10 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29566 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2004. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Little River, SC area (ZIP 29566). 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 →