Edgefield County, South Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 25,644
22.0NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
25,644
🏠
Building Value
$4.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$6.8M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌀
Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$504K
Risk Score69.8
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$190K
Risk Score69.8
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$619K
Risk Score68.1
☀️
Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$319K
Risk Score63.9
🔥
Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$65K
Risk Score57.9
⚡
Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$207K
Risk Score50.7
🌡️
Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$246K
Risk Score44.3
💨
Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$406K
Risk Score44.2
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$137K
Risk Score36.6
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$375
Risk Score34.4
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$568K
Risk Score34.2
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$3.2M
Risk Score31.3
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$306K
Risk Score26.3
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score13.1
Edgefield County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
22.0-26.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
57.9+9.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
54.7+5.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
21.2-27.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
54.7
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
21.2
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.