Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Varnville, SC area (ZIP 29944). These include 31 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $616.3K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (31 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $290.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Varnville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Varnville 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.
Varnville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Varnville was EF1 Tornado on Feb 24, 2012, which caused $125K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29944 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Varnville, SC, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Varnville (ZIP 29944) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $190K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Varnville has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $290.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29944 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2012. This event caused $125K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $616.3K in property damage in the Varnville, SC area (ZIP 29944). 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 →