Bluffton, SC (ZIP 29910) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
Bluffton has experienced 7 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 $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2014.
Bluffton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Bluffton 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.
Bluffton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2009.
Bluffton 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 Bluffton was 2.8" Hail on Mar 15, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 7, 1965), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29910 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bluffton, SC, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Bluffton (ZIP 29910) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2014.
Bluffton has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29910 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Mar 15, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Bluffton, SC area (ZIP 29910). 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 →