Newry, SC (ZIP 29665) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $700K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2018.
Newry has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 10, 1990.
Newry has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 13, 1971.
Newry has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Newry has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newry was EF1 Tornado on Feb 10, 1990, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 10, 1990), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29665 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), 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 Newry, SC, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Newry (ZIP 29665) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Newry has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 10, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29665 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 10, 1990. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $700K in property damage in the Newry, SC area (ZIP 29665). 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 →