Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 29718 in Jefferson, SC. These include 19 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $806.7K. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $163.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
Jefferson has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
Jefferson has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 25, 2024.
Jefferson has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Jefferson has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jefferson was EF4 Tornado on Apr 8, 1957, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 13, 1996), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29718 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), wildfires (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jefferson, SC, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $163.2K in property damage.
Yes, Jefferson (ZIP 29718) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $163.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2020.
Jefferson has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29718 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1957. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $806.7K in property damage in the Jefferson, SC area (ZIP 29718). 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 →