Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 29921 in Furman, SC. These include 6 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $413K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Furman is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2020.
Furman 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.
Furman has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 1980.
Furman has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Furman 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 29921 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Furman, SC, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Furman (ZIP 29921) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2013.
Furman has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29921 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 $413K in property damage in the Furman, SC area (ZIP 29921). 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 →