Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Fairfax, SC area (ZIP 29827). These include 26 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $562K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% 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 $172K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Fairfax has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $89K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Fairfax has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairfax was EF1 Tornado on Apr 24, 1965, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29827 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfax, SC, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Fairfax (ZIP 29827) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $172K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Fairfax has 11 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29827 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 1965. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $562K in property damage in the Fairfax, SC area (ZIP 29827). 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 →