York, SC (ZIP 29745) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $94.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for York is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $29M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (27%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $407.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2021.
York 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.
York has experienced 3 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.
York 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for York was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 16, 2017, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Apr 20, 2024), causing $25M 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 29745 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in York, SC, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29M in property damage.
Yes, York (ZIP 29745) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $407.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
York has 13 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29745 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 $94.5M in property damage in the York, SC area (ZIP 29745). 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 →