Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 29916 in Early Branch, SC. These include 15 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $271K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2022.
Early Branch has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $136K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2014.
Early Branch has experienced 4 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 $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Early Branch has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Early Branch has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 9, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Early Branch was Flash Flood on Aug 6, 2024, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29916 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Early Branch, SC, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Early Branch (ZIP 29916) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Early Branch has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29916 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 6, 2024. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $271K in property damage in the Early Branch, SC area (ZIP 29916). 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 →