Garnett, SC (ZIP 29922) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Garnett has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Garnett has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Garnett has experienced 1 flood 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garnett was EF2 Tornado on Mar 15, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 12, 1974), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29922 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garnett, SC, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100 in property damage.
Yes, Garnett (ZIP 29922) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Garnett has 9 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29922 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 15, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Garnett, SC area (ZIP 29922). 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 →