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29712 Edgemoor, SC — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Edgemoor, SC (29712)

Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 29712 in Edgemoor, SC. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.4M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Edgemoor is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.

🌊 Floods

Edgemoor has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $86.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Edgemoor 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Edgemoor has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $37.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 1997.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Edgemoor 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Edgemoor has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2022.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Edgemoor 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Edgemoor, SC (29712)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29712 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 29712?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgemoor, SC, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 29712 (Edgemoor) prone to flooding?

Yes, Edgemoor (ZIP 29712) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $86.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.

Has Edgemoor (29712) ever been hit by a tornado?

Edgemoor has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $37.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 1997.

What was the worst natural disaster in Edgemoor, SC?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29712 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 29712?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.4M in property damage in the Edgemoor, SC area (ZIP 29712). 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 →

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