Long Creek, SC (ZIP 29658) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Long Creek is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Long Creek has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Long Creek has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Long Creek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 1973.
Long Creek has experienced 2 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 Apr 15, 2007.
Long Creek has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Long Creek was Flood on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $4.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2004), causing $850K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29658 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Long Creek, SC, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Long Creek (ZIP 29658) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Long Creek has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29658 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $4.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Long Creek, SC area (ZIP 29658). 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 →