Williamston, SC (ZIP 29697) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.6M. Across all recorded events, 10 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Williamston is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Williamston has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2010.
Williamston 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.
Williamston 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.
Williamston has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $352K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
Williamston 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williamston 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 29697 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamston, SC, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Williamston (ZIP 29697) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $352K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
Williamston has 8 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29697 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 $70.6M in property damage in the Williamston, SC area (ZIP 29697). 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 →