ZIP code 29627, covering Belton, SC, has 116 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.4M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 73 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 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $444.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2016.
Belton 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.
Belton 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.
Belton has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 31, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belton 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 29627 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belton, SC, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Belton (ZIP 29627) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $444.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
Belton has 11 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29627 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 $71.4M in property damage in the Belton, SC area (ZIP 29627). 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 →