ZIP code 29714, covering Fort Lawn, SC, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $783K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
Fort Lawn has experienced 9 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 $92.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Fort Lawn 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.
Fort Lawn has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $287.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 1997.
Fort Lawn has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Fort Lawn 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Lawn was EF1 Tornado on Apr 5, 1957, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29714 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Lawn, SC, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $295K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Lawn (ZIP 29714) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $92.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Fort Lawn has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $287.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29714 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1957. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $783K in property damage in the Fort Lawn, SC area (ZIP 29714). 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 →