Catawba, SC (ZIP 29704) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $396.4K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2024.
Catawba has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $70.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2020.
Catawba has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2013.
Catawba has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 1997.
Catawba has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 13, 2011.
Catawba has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Catawba was 2.5" Hail on Apr 9, 2011, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29704 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Catawba, SC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Catawba (ZIP 29704) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2020.
Catawba has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $17.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29704 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 9, 2011. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $396.4K in property damage in the Catawba, SC area (ZIP 29704). 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 →