Scotia, SC (ZIP 29939) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 5 blizzards, 5 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $411K. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
With 5 recorded incidents (38% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Scotia has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2020.
Scotia has experienced 3 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 $275K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scotia 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 29939 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scotia, SC, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $136K in property damage.
Scotia has 3 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29939 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 $411K in property damage in the Scotia, SC area (ZIP 29939). 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 →