Natural Disasters in Boykin, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
37.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 86.4 |
| Hurricane | 86.1 |
| Ice Storm | 83.0 |
| Earthquake | 82.3 |
| Heat Wave | 76.9 |
| Tornado | 72.9 |
| Wildfire | 69.7 |
| Lightning | 69.5 |
| Cold Wave | 62.6 |
| Landslide | 59.8 |
| Hail | 52.6 |
| Winter Weather | 43.2 |
| Drought | 23.7 |
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
28
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
15 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | 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 |
| 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 11, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 5, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 3, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 12, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 7, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
122
Total Claims Paid
$972,587
Avg Claim Payout
$7,972
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,417,077
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
62
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4241 | Flood | 27 | $801,578 |
| DR-4286 | Hurricane | 7 | $160,992 |
| DR-4829 | Hurricane | 8 | $155,196 |
| DR-1509 | Severe Ice Storm | 5 | $116,415 |
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $77,708 |
| DR-4492 | Biological | 4 | $68,679 |
| DR-4346 | Other | 3 | $20,226 |
| DR-1299 | Hurricane | 2 | $16,284 |
Boykin has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hurricane, ice storm. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 122 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,417,077 in public assistance recovery funding.