Salem, SC (ZIP 29676) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Salem is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Salem has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2022.
Salem has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 13, 1986.
Salem has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $111.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Salem has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 13, 2024.
Salem has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salem was EF2 Tornado on Jun 26, 1994, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 23, 2022), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29676 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (7 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (4 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, SC, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Salem (ZIP 29676) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $111.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Salem has 7 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29676 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 26, 1994. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Salem, SC area (ZIP 29676). 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 →