Laurens County, South Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 67,470
76.2NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
67,470
🏠
Building Value
$14.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$27.1M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$7.9M
Risk Score94.1
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$777K
Risk Score90.9
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score89.3
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score81.9
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$582K
Risk Score81.3
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$954K
Risk Score76.8
🌡️
Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$821K
Risk Score73.6
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$10.8M
Risk Score71.9
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$388K
Risk Score68.0
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score65.2
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score51.3
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$113K
Risk Score50.3
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$34K
Risk Score49.1
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$33K
Risk Score38.8
Laurens County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
76.2+27.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
49.1+0.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
73.1+23.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
29.4-19.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
73.1
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
29.4
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.