Natural Disaster Risk in Cross Anchor
South Carolina
Risk Summary for Cross Anchor
Cross Anchor scores 7.5/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Cross Anchor, South Carolina
Cross Anchor, in Spartanburg County, is a small unincorporated community situated near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States. Its humid subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers and mild winters, and in particular an active hurricane season with direct storm threat to the coastline. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Cross Anchor residents and property owners must navigate.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Cross Anchor carries an overall risk score of 7.5/10, placing it in the high category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to lightning and cold wave.
Within South Carolina, Cross Anchor's risk is, slightly above the 6.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Spartanburg County identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by lightning and cold wave. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a high natural disaster risk rating, Cross Anchor residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for ice storm and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.
What this means for Cross Anchor: Ice Storm preparedness
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
Local Factors for Cross Anchor
These city-level factors differentiate Cross Anchor from other communities in Spartanburg County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
98
RuralGeographic Zone
SE Atlantic Coast
Hurricane & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 34.6°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 6.4/10
Coordinates
34.6435° N, 81.8584° W
Spartanburg County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.