Natural Disasters in Clarks Hill, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
9.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
4.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
95.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
18.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 62.3 |
| Ice Storm | 59.5 |
| Earthquake | 51.3 |
| Tornado | 40.1 |
| Wildfire | 34.8 |
| Heat Wave | 34.0 |
| Landslide | 32.5 |
| Hail | 31.2 |
| Cold Wave | 30.8 |
| Strong Wind | 24.6 |
| Lightning | 22.4 |
| Winter Weather | 3.2 |
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
20
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jan 31, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 4, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$88,141
Avg Claim Payout
$44,071
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,023,043
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
22
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4829 | Hurricane | 14 | $981,039 |
| DR-1509 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $23,559 |
| DR-4241 | Flood | 2 | $9,399 |
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $9,045 |
Clarks Hill has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, ice storm, earthquake. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,023,043 in public assistance recovery funding.