ZIP code 29696, covering West Union, SC, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 50 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
West Union has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 1994.
West Union 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.
West Union has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 13, 1986.
West Union 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.
West Union has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Union 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 29696 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquakes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Union, SC, with 50 events documented.
Yes, West Union (ZIP 29696) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2022.
West Union 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29696 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 $4.4M in property damage in the West Union, SC area (ZIP 29696). 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 →