ZIP code 29645, covering Ora, SC, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $85.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2023.
Ora has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Ora has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $29K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Ora has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Ora has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Ora has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ora was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29645 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ora, SC, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Ora (ZIP 29645) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Ora has 9 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 $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29645 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 $85.6M in property damage in the Ora, SC area (ZIP 29645). 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 →