ZIP code 29831, covering Jackson, SC, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jackson is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Jackson has experienced 9 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $53.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Jackson has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Jackson has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
Jackson has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Jackson has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 20, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jackson was EF3 Tornado on Apr 10, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 7, 1996), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29831 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jackson, SC, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Jackson (ZIP 29831) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Jackson has 8 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29831 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 2009. This event caused $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 $7.7M in property damage in the Jackson, SC area (ZIP 29831). 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 →