Federal records document 131 natural disaster events in the Greenville, SC area (ZIP 29605). These include 85 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (85 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (48%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. 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 $13.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 2021.
Greenville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. 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 (Apr 4, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 23, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29605 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenville, SC, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Greenville (ZIP 29605) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Greenville has 12 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 $13.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29605 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 $21.8M in property damage in the Greenville, SC area (ZIP 29605). 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 →