Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Loris, SC area (ZIP 29569). These include 68 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Loris is hailstorms, with 68 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $69.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2018.
Loris has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2007.
Loris 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.
Loris has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Loris was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), 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 29569 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loris, SC, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $69.2K in property damage.
Yes, Loris (ZIP 29569) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Loris has 11 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29569 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 $11.1M in property damage in the Loris, SC area (ZIP 29569). 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 →