Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 29743 in Smyrna, SC. These include 27 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Smyrna has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 Dec 15, 2005.
Smyrna has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2021.
Smyrna has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $399K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Smyrna has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $70M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Smyrna has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smyrna was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 8, 1996), causing $20M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29743 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smyrna, SC, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Smyrna (ZIP 29743) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $399K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Smyrna has 7 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 $650K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29743 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 $81.8M in property damage in the Smyrna, SC area (ZIP 29743). 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 →