ZIP code 29657, covering Liberty, SC, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
With 63 recorded incidents (64% 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 Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Liberty has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 1999.
Liberty has experienced 1 severe wind event 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 Liberty was EF2 Tornado on Jan 7, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 2, 1999), causing $1.5M 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 29657 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Liberty, SC, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Liberty (ZIP 29657) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Liberty has 19 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29657 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 $12M in property damage in the Liberty, SC area (ZIP 29657). 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 →