Johnston, SC (ZIP 29832) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2017.
Johnston has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Johnston has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2016.
Johnston has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Johnston 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29832 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Johnston, SC, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $140K in property damage.
Yes, Johnston (ZIP 29832) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2016.
Johnston has 13 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29832 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 $6.4M in property damage in the Johnston, SC area (ZIP 29832). 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 →