Modoc, SC (ZIP 29838) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Modoc has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2010.
Modoc has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 2014.
Modoc has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2017.
Modoc has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Modoc was EF3 Tornado on May 7, 1998, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 7, 1998), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29838 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Modoc, SC, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
Yes, Modoc (ZIP 29838) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2013.
Modoc has 6 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29838 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1998. This event caused $1M 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 $1.4M in property damage in the Modoc, SC area (ZIP 29838). 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 →