Greenville, SC (ZIP 29601) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Greenville is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (54%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Greenville has experienced 5 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2020.
Greenville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Greenville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 1999.
Greenville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 10, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenville was EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2020, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 23, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 27, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29601 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenville, SC, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Greenville (ZIP 29601) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Greenville has 5 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 $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29601 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 2020. This event caused $5M 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 Greenville, SC area (ZIP 29601). 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 →