South Carolina Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (SC) | HomeRiskMap

South Carolina is located in the Southeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in South Carolina are flooding, hurricanes, extreme heat. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in South Carolina is coordinated by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in South Carolina

Flooding flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in South Carolina. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Hurricanes hurricanes represents a high risk for homeowners in South Carolina. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Extreme Heat extreme heat represents a high risk for homeowners in South Carolina. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Severe Storms severe storms represents a high risk for homeowners in South Carolina. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Tornadoes South Carolina has a moderate risk of tornadoes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Earthquakes South Carolina has a moderate risk of earthquakes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their… Moderate Drought South Carolina has a moderate risk of drought. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Wildfires wildfires poses a low risk in South Carolina. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Winter Storms South Carolina faces a very low risk from winter storms compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low Landslides South Carolina faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low