Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 29659 in Lowndesville, SC. These include 4 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 4 recorded incidents (33% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Lowndesville has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2012.
Lowndesville 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.
Lowndesville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 12, 1987.
Lowndesville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 27, 1999.
Lowndesville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowndesville 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. Ice Storm on Jan 2, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29659 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowndesville, SC, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.6M in property damage.
Lowndesville has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29659 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 $57.7M in property damage in the Lowndesville, SC area (ZIP 29659). 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 →