Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 29918 in Estill, SC. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $473.8K. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Estill is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.8K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Estill 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.
Estill 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Estill has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Estill was EF1 Tornado on Mar 8, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29918 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Estill, SC, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Estill (ZIP 29918) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Estill has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $302.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29918 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 8, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $473.8K in property damage in the Estill, SC area (ZIP 29918). 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 →