Anderson, SC (ZIP 29625) has experienced 120 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Anderson is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 2013.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2020.
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 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2015.
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.
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 29625 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (13 events), extreme cold events (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme heat events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anderson, SC, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Anderson (ZIP 29625) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2020.
Anderson has 14 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29625 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 $71.9M in property damage in the Anderson, SC area (ZIP 29625). 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 →