Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 29826 in Elko, SC. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 9 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2013.
Elko has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Elko has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Elko has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elko was EF2 Tornado on May 1, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 18, 1975), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29826 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elko, SC, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Elko (ZIP 29826) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2013.
Elko has 6 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29826 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Elko, SC area (ZIP 29826). 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 →