ZIP code 29801, covering Aiken, SC, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $114.2K.
With 43 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Aiken has experienced 9 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $49.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Aiken has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2025.
Aiken has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 8, 1993.
Aiken has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aiken was 1" Hail on Jul 1, 2012, which caused $40K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29801 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aiken, SC, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Aiken (ZIP 29801) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $49.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Aiken has 4 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29801 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 1, 2012. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $114.2K in property damage in the Aiken, SC area (ZIP 29801). 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 →