Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Barnwell, SC area (ZIP 29812). These include 34 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 49 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $29K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2016.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Barnwell has experienced 9 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2013.
Barnwell has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barnwell was EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 23, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 13, 1972 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29812 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (9 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barnwell, SC, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29K in property damage.
Yes, Barnwell (ZIP 29812) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2013.
Barnwell has 22 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29812 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Barnwell, SC area (ZIP 29812). 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 →