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

Baixo26

Moderado16

Elevado4

Alto0

Dominant hazards

The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across South Carolina's counties:

Tempestade de gelo — 29 counties
Raios — 20 counties
Furacão — 15 counties
Ventos fortes — 14 counties

Highest-risk counties

County	FEMA composite	Score
Charleston County	Relativamente elevado	99
Horry County	Relativamente elevado	98
Beaufort County	Relativamente elevado	97
Berkeley County	Relativamente elevado	95
Dorchester County	Relativamente moderado	94
Greenville County	Relativamente moderado	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.

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FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-10