Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 29594 in Tatum, SC. These include 11 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 117 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (34% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
Tatum has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 2004.
Tatum has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $139K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Tatum has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Tatum has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tatum was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2004), causing $3.6M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29594 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tatum, SC, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Tatum (ZIP 29594) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $139K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Tatum has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29594 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.7M in property damage in the Tatum, SC area (ZIP 29594). 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 →