ZIP code 29945, covering Yemassee, SC, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Yemassee is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $247.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Yemassee has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $78.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Yemassee has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
Yemassee has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 9, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yemassee was Flash Flood on Oct 3, 2015, which caused $507.7K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 3, 2015), causing $507.7K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 29945 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (6 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yemassee, SC, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Yemassee (ZIP 29945) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Yemassee has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $247.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 29945 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 $1.6M in property damage in the Yemassee, SC area (ZIP 29945). 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 →