Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 29639 in Due West, SC. These include 11 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2016.
Due West has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Due West has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $337.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 2005.
Due West has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $51M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Due West has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 2, 2015.
Due West has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 27, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Due West was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 2, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29639 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Due West, SC, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Due West (ZIP 29639) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 2, 2015.
Due West has 4 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 $337.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29639 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 $57.9M in property damage in the Due West, SC area (ZIP 29639). 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 →