Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 29923 in Gifford, SC. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $390K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Gifford 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.
Gifford has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2013.
Gifford has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2003.
Gifford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gifford 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 29923 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gifford, SC, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Gifford (ZIP 29923) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2013.
Gifford has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29923 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 $390K in property damage in the Gifford, SC area (ZIP 29923). 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 →