Natural Disaster Risk in Blackville

Natural Hazard Profile: Blackville, South Carolina

Located near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States in Barnwell County, Blackville is a town of roughly 4,139 residents. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of South Carolina — marked by hot, humid summers and mild winters — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Blackville a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Blackville's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.6/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include earthquake and tornado.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Blackville's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 6.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and earthquake, as measured by FEMA across Barnwell County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Blackville residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hurricane is recommended.