Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Clarks Hill, SC area (ZIP 29821). These include 39 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (23%) 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 $733.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
Clarks Hill has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $354K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Clarks Hill has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Clarks Hill has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 5, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarks Hill was EF1 Tornado on May 8, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 8, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 7, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29821 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarks Hill, SC, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
Yes, Clarks Hill (ZIP 29821) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $733.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Clarks Hill has 12 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29821 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Clarks Hill, SC area (ZIP 29821). 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 →