Natural Disasters in Beech Island, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
84.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
82.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
33.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 92.1 |
| Lightning | 90.2 |
| Hurricane | 90.1 |
| Earthquake | 88.9 |
| Tornado | 87.4 |
| Heat Wave | 86.9 |
| Wildfire | 82.2 |
| Landslide | 80.9 |
| Hail | 73.3 |
| Strong Wind | 72.5 |
| Cold Wave | 70.9 |
| Drought | 58.7 |
| Winter Weather | 53.0 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
23
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE DEBBY |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDALIA |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IAN |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IAN |
| May 1, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DORIAN |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 16, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 7, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 5, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 3, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 12, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 12, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 13, 2004 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
42
Total Claims Paid
$210,939
Avg Claim Payout
$5,022
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$68,364,615
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
143
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4829 | Hurricane | 44 | $32,773,884 |
| DR-4166 | Severe Ice Storm | 36 | $31,929,149 |
| DR-1509 | Severe Ice Storm | 37 | $2,373,089 |
| DR-4542 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $386,987 |
| DR-4241 | Flood | 9 | $371,366 |
| DR-4286 | Hurricane | 2 | $203,332 |
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $118,109 |
| DR-4492 | Biological | 4 | $114,668 |
| DR-4346 | Other | 5 | $94,030 |
Beech Island has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, lightning, hurricane. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 42 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $68,364,615 in public assistance recovery funding.