Hail Risk in South Carolina
All South Carolina counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hail score
Hail risk — ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops — is rated for 46 of 46 South Carolina counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Greenville County carries the state's highest hail score at 91.1, with $2M in expected annual hail losses.
No South Carolina county reaches the High band for hail, and expected annual losses from hail total roughly $21M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hail
| # | County | Hail Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville County | Medium | 4.80 / yr | $2M | |
| 2 | Florence County | Medium | 3.32 / yr | $2M | |
| 3 | Richland County | Medium | 3.87 / yr | $2M | |
| 4 | Bamberg County | Medium | 3.42 / yr | $1M | |
| 5 | Spartanburg County | Medium | 5.14 / yr | $1M | |
| 6 | Sumter County | Medium | 3.72 / yr | $997K | |
| 7 | Anderson County | Medium | 4.44 / yr | $1M | |
| 8 | Lexington County | Medium | 3.64 / yr | $1M | |
| 9 | Oconee County | Medium | 4.35 / yr | $640K | |
| 10 | Orangeburg County | Medium | 3.48 / yr | $466K | |
| 11 | Aiken County | Medium | 3.19 / yr | $591K | |
| 12 | Darlington County | Low | 3.57 / yr | $419K | |
| 13 | Beaufort County | Low | 2.25 / yr | $507K | |
| 14 | Laurens County | Low | 4.67 / yr | $388K | |
| 15 | Berkeley County | Low | 2.75 / yr | $614K | |
| 16 | Pickens County | Low | 4.54 / yr | $470K | |
| 17 | Greenwood County | Low | 4.06 / yr | $403K | |
| 18 | Chesterfield County | Low | 3.72 / yr | $310K | |
| 19 | Saluda County | Low | 3.79 / yr | $286K | |
| 20 | York County | Low | 5.02 / yr | $529K | |
| 21 | Dillon County | Low | 3.43 / yr | $261K | |
| 22 | Charleston County | Low | 2.20 / yr | $451K | |
| 23 | Clarendon County | Low | 3.82 / yr | $230K | |
| 24 | Newberry County | Low | 4.56 / yr | $257K | |
| 25 | Cherokee County | Low | 5.63 / yr | $263K | |
| 26 | Lancaster County | Low | 4.21 / yr | $287K | |
| 27 | Marion County | Low | 3.14 / yr | $182K | |
| 28 | Kershaw County | Low | 3.84 / yr | $265K | |
| 29 | Georgetown County | Low | 2.47 / yr | $210K | |
| 30 | Union County | Low | 5.47 / yr | $173K | |
| 31 | Williamsburg County | Low | 3.29 / yr | $174K | |
| 32 | Abbeville County | Low | 4.17 / yr | $174K | |
| 33 | Dorchester County | Low | 3.05 / yr | $273K | |
| 34 | Horry County | Low | 2.69 / yr | $176K | |
| 35 | Marlboro County | Low | 3.52 / yr | $110K | |
| 36 | Barnwell County | Low | 3.11 / yr | $107K | |
| 37 | Edgefield County | Low | 3.45 / yr | $137K | |
| 38 | Lee County | Low | 3.60 / yr | $101K | |
| 39 | Hampton County | Very Low | 2.97 / yr | $85K | |
| 40 | Jasper County | Very Low | 2.45 / yr | $96K | |
| 41 | Fairfield County | Very Low | 4.29 / yr | $87K | |
| 42 | Colleton County | Very Low | 2.93 / yr | $86K | |
| 43 | McCormick County | Very Low | 3.50 / yr | $76K | |
| 44 | Chester County | Very Low | 4.90 / yr | $94K | |
| 45 | Calhoun County | Very Low | 3.80 / yr | $84K | |
| 46 | Allendale County | Very Low | 2.90 / yr | $43K |
46 South Carolina counties with measurable hail risk. See the national hail ranking or all South Carolina counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which South Carolina county has the highest hail risk?
Greenville County has the highest FEMA hail risk score in South Carolina at 91.1 (Medium), with $2M in expected annual losses and about 4.80 events per year.
How many South Carolina counties face significant hail risk?
46 South Carolina counties record measurable hail risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.