ZIP code 29708, covering Zcta 29708, SC, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 23 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (33%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Zcta 29708 has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Zcta 29708 has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Zcta 29708 has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $51M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Zcta 29708 has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 29708 was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $9M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 23, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29708 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 29708, SC, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 29708 (ZIP 29708) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Zcta 29708 has 9 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29708 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 $71.2M in property damage in the Zcta 29708, SC area (ZIP 29708). 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 →