Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 29840 in Mount Carmel, SC. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Carmel is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2021.
Mount Carmel has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Mount Carmel has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Mount Carmel has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 3, 1992.
Mount Carmel has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Carmel was EF4 Tornado on Mar 31, 1973, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29840 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Carmel, SC, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Mount Carmel (ZIP 29840) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Mount Carmel has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29840 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1973. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Mount Carmel, SC area (ZIP 29840). 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 →