Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Beech Island, SC area (ZIP 29842). These include 53 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (53 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $536.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Beech Island 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2025.
Beech Island has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Beech Island has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 20, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beech Island 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 29842 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beech Island, SC, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Beech Island (ZIP 29842) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $536.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Beech Island 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29842 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 $8.5M in property damage in the Beech Island, SC area (ZIP 29842). 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 →