Greenwood, SC (ZIP 29649) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Greenwood is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Greenwood has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $501K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2025.
Greenwood 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Greenwood 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.
Greenwood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenwood 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. EF4 Tornado on Dec 13, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29649 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenwood, SC, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Greenwood (ZIP 29649) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $501K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2025.
Greenwood has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $13.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29649 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 $71.9M in property damage in the Greenwood, SC area (ZIP 29649). 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 →