ZIP code 29621, covering Anderson, SC, has 120 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 75 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 75 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $499.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
Anderson has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2010.
Anderson has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $53M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Anderson has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Anderson has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anderson was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $11M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29621 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anderson, SC, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Anderson (ZIP 29621) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $499.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
Anderson has 9 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29621 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 16, 2017. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.6M in property damage in the Anderson, SC area (ZIP 29621). 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 →