Williston, SC (ZIP 29853) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2017.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Williston has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Williston has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $9.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williston was EF2 Tornado on May 1, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 13, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29853 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williston, SC, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Williston (ZIP 29853) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2017.
Williston has 17 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29853 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Williston, SC area (ZIP 29853). 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 →