Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Edgefield, SC area (ZIP 29824). These include 50 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $214K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (21%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $147.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
Edgefield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Edgefield has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edgefield was EF3 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), 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 29824 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgefield, SC, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $214K in property damage.
Yes, Edgefield (ZIP 29824) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $147.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
Edgefield has 19 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29824 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Edgefield, SC area (ZIP 29824). 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 →