Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Aiken, SC area (ZIP 29803). These include 50 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (50 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Aiken has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2025.
Aiken has experienced 7 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 $29.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Aiken has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 21, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aiken was EF3 Tornado on Apr 10, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 23, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29803 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aiken, SC, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Aiken (ZIP 29803) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Aiken has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29803 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Aiken, SC area (ZIP 29803). 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 →