Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Townville, SC area (ZIP 29689). These include 33 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 2013.
Townville has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $53M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Townville has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Townville has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 31, 1999.
Townville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Townville was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $11M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29689 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Townville, SC, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Townville (ZIP 29689) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $165K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Townville has 11 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29689 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 16, 2017. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.6M in property damage in the Townville, SC area (ZIP 29689). 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 →