Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 29741 in Ruby, SC. These include 13 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2020.
Ruby has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2023.
Ruby 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.
Ruby has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 1989.
Ruby has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ruby was EF1 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29741 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ruby, SC, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Ruby (ZIP 29741) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2020.
Ruby has 2 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29741 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Ruby, SC area (ZIP 29741). 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 →