Hilton Head Isla, SC (ZIP 29928) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 21 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
Hilton Head Isla has experienced 6 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 $66.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2014.
Hilton Head Isla has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Hilton Head Isla has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Hilton Head Isla has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2009.
Hilton Head Isla has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hilton Head Isla was 2.8" Hail on Mar 15, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 7, 1965), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29928 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hilton Head Isla, SC, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Hilton Head Isla (ZIP 29928) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $66.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2014.
Hilton Head Isla has 3 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 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29928 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Mar 15, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Hilton Head Isla, SC area (ZIP 29928). 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 →