Burton, SC (ZIP 29902) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Burton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Burton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2009.
Burton has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2010.
Burton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Burton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burton was EF1 Tornado on Jul 7, 2021, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Mar 15, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29902 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burton, SC, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Burton (ZIP 29902) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2010.
Burton has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29902 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 7, 2021. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Burton, SC area (ZIP 29902). 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 →