ZIP code 29642, covering Easley, SC, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 37 injuries.
With 64 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2010.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Easley has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Easley was EF2 Tornado on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 4, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 27, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29642 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (11 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Easley, SC, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Easley (ZIP 29642) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Easley has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29642 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 7, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Easley, SC area (ZIP 29642). 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 →