ZIP code 29687, covering Taylors, SC, has 160 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 118 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
With 118 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (32%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Taylors has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2008.
Taylors has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2020.
Taylors has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 1999.
Taylors has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 10, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Taylors was EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2020, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 23, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 27, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29687 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (118 events), floods (28 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taylors, SC, with 118 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Taylors (ZIP 29687) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Taylors has 3 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 $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29687 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 2020. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.5M in property damage in the Taylors, SC area (ZIP 29687). 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 →