Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Zcta 29617, SC area (ZIP 29617). These include 69 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (69 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (52%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Zcta 29617 has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2020.
Zcta 29617 has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Zcta 29617 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.
Zcta 29617 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 Zcta 29617 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. Ice Storm on Jan 2, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29617 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 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 Zcta 29617, SC, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 29617 (ZIP 29617) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Zcta 29617 has 7 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29617 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 $16.5M in property damage in the Zcta 29617, SC area (ZIP 29617). 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 →