Ulmer, SC (ZIP 29849) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 35 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ulmer is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $29K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Ulmer has experienced 9 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2013.
Ulmer has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $89K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ulmer was EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 24, 1965), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29849 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ulmer, SC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29K in property damage.
Yes, Ulmer (ZIP 29849) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2013.
Ulmer has 11 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29849 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Ulmer, SC area (ZIP 29849). 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 →