Natural Disasters in Edgefield, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
22.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
54.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
21.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 69.8 |
| Hurricane | 69.8 |
| Earthquake | 68.1 |
| Drought | 63.9 |
| Wildfire | 57.9 |
| Lightning | 50.7 |
| Heat Wave | 44.3 |
| Strong Wind | 44.2 |
| Hail | 36.6 |
| Landslide | 34.4 |
| Tornado | 34.2 |
| Cold Wave | 26.3 |
| Winter Weather | 13.1 |
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
21
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 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 |
| Jan 31, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 22, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 21 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18
Total Claims Paid
$365,781
Avg Claim Payout
$20,321
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,972,446
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
42
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4829 | Hurricane | 25 | $1,723,152 |
| DR-4166 | Severe Ice Storm | 7 | $142,127 |
| DR-1509 | Severe Ice Storm | 7 | $92,154 |
| DR-4346 | Other | 2 | $13,064 |
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $1,948 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$368,264
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.09
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $310,237 |
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $6,602 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $0 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $51,425 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Edgefield has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hurricane, earthquake. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 18 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,972,446 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.