ZIP code 29630, covering Central, SC, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2022.
Central has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Central has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
Central has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 13, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Central was EF2 Tornado on Sep 16, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 6, 2020), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29630 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Central, SC, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Central (ZIP 29630) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Central has 17 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 Mar 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29630 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Central, SC area (ZIP 29630). 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 →