Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Tamassee, SC area (ZIP 29686). These include 44 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $779K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (44 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Tamassee has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Tamassee has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 26, 1979.
Tamassee has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Tamassee has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tamassee was EF2 Tornado on Jun 26, 1994, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 5, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29686 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tamassee, SC, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Tamassee (ZIP 29686) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Tamassee has 4 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29686 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 $779K in property damage in the Tamassee, SC area (ZIP 29686). 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 →