Chester, SC (ZIP 29706) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chester is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2020.
Chester has experienced 6 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $116.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Chester has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Chester 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). Cold-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Chester has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 1994 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29706 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, SC, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 29706) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $116.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Chester has 13 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 $9.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29706 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 $66.3M in property damage in the Chester, SC area (ZIP 29706). 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 →