Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 29929 in Islandton, SC. These include 23 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Islandton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $729.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Islandton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $437.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Islandton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Islandton was Flash Flood on Oct 3, 2015, which caused $507.7K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 15, 2007), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29929 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Islandton, SC, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Islandton (ZIP 29929) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $729.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Islandton has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $437.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29929 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 3, 2015. This event caused $507.7K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Islandton, SC area (ZIP 29929). 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 →