ZIP code 29666, covering Ninety Six, SC, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $75M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Ninety Six has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 8, 2017.
Ninety Six has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $323.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2020.
Ninety Six 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Ninety Six has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Ninety Six has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ninety Six 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. 2.8" Hail on Apr 24, 1999 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29666 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ninety Six, SC, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Ninety Six (ZIP 29666) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $323.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2020.
Ninety Six 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 $12.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29666 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 $75M in property damage in the Ninety Six, SC area (ZIP 29666). 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 →