Wildfire Risk in South Carolina
All South Carolina counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index wildfire score
Wildfire risk — uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities — is rated for 46 of 46 South Carolina counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Charleston County carries the state's highest wildfire score at 93.9, with $3M in expected annual wildfire losses.
No South Carolina county reaches the High band for wildfire, and expected annual losses from wildfire total roughly $15M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Wildfire
| # | County | Wildfire Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $3M | |
| 2 | Georgetown County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $1M | |
| 3 | Beaufort County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $1M | |
| 4 | Horry County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $1M | |
| 5 | Berkeley County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $2M | |
| 6 | Williamsburg County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $588K | |
| 7 | Florence County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $656K | |
| 8 | Colleton County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $369K | |
| 9 | Aiken County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $466K | |
| 10 | Dillon County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $310K | |
| 11 | Clarendon County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $294K | |
| 12 | Orangeburg County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $261K | |
| 13 | Dorchester County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $454K | |
| 14 | Sumter County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $326K | |
| 15 | Jasper County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $223K | |
| 16 | Chesterfield County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $211K | |
| 17 | Lexington County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $301K | |
| 18 | Darlington County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $170K | |
| 19 | Marlboro County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $133K | |
| 20 | Hampton County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $120K | |
| 21 | Richland County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $179K | |
| 22 | Kershaw County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $156K | |
| 23 | Marion County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $99K | |
| 24 | York County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $145K | |
| 25 | Oconee County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $84K | |
| 26 | Barnwell County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $48K | |
| 27 | Spartanburg County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $81K | |
| 28 | Edgefield County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $65K | |
| 29 | Lee County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $48K | |
| 30 | Bamberg County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $42K | |
| 31 | Greenville County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $73K | |
| 32 | Greenwood County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $53K | |
| 33 | Newberry County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $45K | |
| 34 | Union County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $36K | |
| 35 | Saluda County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $35K | |
| 36 | Calhoun County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $40K | |
| 37 | Pickens County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $49K | |
| 38 | Allendale County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $31K | |
| 39 | Laurens County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $34K | |
| 40 | Anderson County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $42K | |
| 41 | Fairfield County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $24K | |
| 42 | Chester County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $28K | |
| 43 | Lancaster County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $34K | |
| 44 | Abbeville County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $18K | |
| 45 | Cherokee County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $18K | |
| 46 | McCormick County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $11K |
46 South Carolina counties with measurable wildfire risk. See the national wildfire ranking or all South Carolina counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which South Carolina county has the highest wildfire risk?
Charleston County has the highest FEMA wildfire risk score in South Carolina at 93.9 (Medium), with $3M in expected annual losses and about 0.00 events per year.
How many South Carolina counties face significant wildfire risk?
46 South Carolina counties record measurable wildfire risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.