Plum Branch, SC (ZIP 29845) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
Plum Branch has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 2014.
Plum Branch has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2011.
Plum Branch 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 Plum Branch was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 5, 2011, which caused $500K in property damage. 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 29845 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plum Branch, SC, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105K in property damage.
Yes, Plum Branch (ZIP 29845) 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.
Plum Branch has 12 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 15, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29845 was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 5, 2011. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Plum Branch, SC area (ZIP 29845). 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 →