ZIP code 29681, covering Simpsonville, SC, has 103 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 82 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 82 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Simpsonville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $568K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Simpsonville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $595.1K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 2021.
Simpsonville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Simpsonville was Flash Flood on Jul 8, 2013, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 11, 2002), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29681 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Simpsonville, SC, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Simpsonville (ZIP 29681) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $568K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Simpsonville has 8 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 $595.1K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29681 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 8, 2013. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Simpsonville, SC area (ZIP 29681). 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 →