ZIP code 29678, covering Seneca, SC, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $105.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 63 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $104.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Seneca has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Seneca has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2015.
Seneca has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 13, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seneca was EF3 Tornado on Apr 13, 2020, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 16, 1996), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29678 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seneca, SC, with 63 events documented.
Yes, Seneca (ZIP 29678) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $880K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Seneca has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $104.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29678 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 13, 2020. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $105.3M in property damage in the Seneca, SC area (ZIP 29678). 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 →