Walhalla, SC (ZIP 29691) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Walhalla is hailstorms, with 71 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Walhalla has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
Walhalla has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 13, 1986.
Walhalla has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Walhalla has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 22, 2000.
Walhalla 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walhalla was Ice Storm on Jan 2, 1999, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 2, 1999), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29691 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (5 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walhalla, SC, with 71 events documented.
Yes, Walhalla (ZIP 29691) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Walhalla has 5 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29691 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 2, 1999. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Walhalla, SC area (ZIP 29691). 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 →