STATE RISK ROLL-UP
South Carolina
Across 46 counties, FEMA rates 4 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.
How the counties rate
Niedrig26
Moderat16
Erhöht4
Hoch0
Dominant hazards
The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across South Carolina's counties:
- Eissturm — 29 counties
- Blitzschlag — 20 counties
- Hurrikan — 15 counties
- Starker Wind — 14 counties
Highest-risk counties
| County | FEMA composite | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston County | Relativ hoch | 99 |
| Horry County | Relativ hoch | 98 |
| Beaufort County | Relativ hoch | 97 |
| Berkeley County | Relativ hoch | 95 |
| Dorchester County | Relativ moderat | 94 |
| Greenville County | Relativ moderat | 94 |
State figures are a roll-up of FEMA National Risk Index county data (counts and rankings), not an official FEMA state rating. Risk is an estimate from a public model, not a guarantee — verify your specific insurance needs with a licensed professional. See the methodology.
FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-10