Florence County, South Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 136,859
89.6NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
136,859
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Building Value
$29.3B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$65.2M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighHurricane
Annual Loss$22.8M
Risk Score96.0
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Relatively HighTornado
Annual Loss$8.9M
Risk Score94.6
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Relatively ModerateEarthquake
Annual Loss$6.7M
Risk Score92.8
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2.9M
Risk Score92.0
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score91.0
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Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$597K
Risk Score87.7
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$656K
Risk Score86.5
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$770K
Risk Score85.6
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$17.6M
Risk Score82.6
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$152K
Risk Score78.1
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$869K
Risk Score73.9
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score68.4
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$109K
Risk Score49.1
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$496
Risk Score39.2
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No RatingCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Florence County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
89.6+40.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
86.5+37.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
70.8+21.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
75.6+26.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
70.8
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
75.6
Relatively HighHigher 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.