Iva, SC (ZIP 29655) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Iva is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Iva has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2021.
Iva has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $67.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
Iva has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
Iva 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.
Iva 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Iva 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 Mar 31, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29655 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Iva, SC, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Iva (ZIP 29655) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
Iva has 10 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29655 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 $64.3M in property damage in the Iva, SC area (ZIP 29655). 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 →