Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 29631 in Clemson, SC. These include 21 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Clemson is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 20, 2014.
Clemson has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 8, 2017.
Clemson has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $976K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Clemson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clemson 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 29631 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clemson, SC, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Clemson (ZIP 29631) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $976K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Clemson has 10 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29631 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 $4.8M in property damage in the Clemson, SC area (ZIP 29631). 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 →