Rock Hill, SC (ZIP 29730) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 74 hailstorms, 30 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rock Hill is hailstorms, with 74 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (20%) 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 $329K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Rock Hill 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.
Rock Hill has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2011.
Rock Hill 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.
Rock Hill has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock Hill 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 29730 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), floods (30 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Hill, SC, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Rock Hill (ZIP 29730) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $329K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Rock Hill has 5 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29730 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 $70.1M in property damage in the Rock Hill, SC area (ZIP 29730). 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 →