Hampton County
South Carolina — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 65th
Hampton County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 64.8, 65th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $15M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.26 / yr | $8M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 8.00 / yr | $739K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $120K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.80 / yr | $568K |
| Drought | Medium | 25.53 / yr | $279K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.88 / yr | $107K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.30 / yr | $600K |
| Lightning | Low | 65.53 / yr | $99K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $3M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.63 / yr | $311K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.97 / yr | $85K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $841 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.05 / yr | $7K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $13 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Hampton County?
Hampton County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 64.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 65th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Hampton County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $8M EAL), Earthquake (Low, $1M EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $739K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Hampton County compare to other South Carolina counties?
Hampton County ranks #32 of 46 South Carolina counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Hampton County's $15M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.