Marion, SC (ZIP 29571) has experienced 98 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (57 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $33.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (32%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Marion has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $512.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 14, 2024.
Marion has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $204K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2003.
Marion has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2014.
Marion has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 6, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marion was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $1M 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 29571 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, SC, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33.5K in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 29571) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Marion has 9 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 $512.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29571 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2004. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Marion, SC area (ZIP 29571). 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 →