ZIP code 29579, covering Myrtle Beach Afb, SC, has 133 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 86 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 62 injuries.
With 86 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $649.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (44%) 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 $14.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
Myrtle Beach Afb has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2007.
Myrtle Beach Afb 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 Afb 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 Afb was Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 6, 2001), causing $8M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29579 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (12 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 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Myrtle Beach Afb, SC, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $649.4K in property damage.
Yes, Myrtle Beach Afb (ZIP 29579) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Myrtle Beach Afb has 12 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 $9.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 17, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29579 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.4M in property damage in the Myrtle Beach Afb, SC area (ZIP 29579). 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 →