Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Myrtle Beach, SC area (ZIP 29572). These include 32 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 102 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Myrtle Beach is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $44.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Myrtle Beach has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2001.
Myrtle Beach has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2003.
Myrtle Beach 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.
Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach was EF2 Tornado on Jul 6, 2001, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $3.3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 4, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29572 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (9 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 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Myrtle Beach, SC, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $44.5K in property damage.
Yes, Myrtle Beach (ZIP 29572) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Myrtle Beach has 9 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 $12.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29572 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 6, 2001. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18M in property damage in the Myrtle Beach, SC area (ZIP 29572). 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 →