Natural Disaster Risk in New Zion
South Carolina
Risk Summary for New Zion
New Zion scores 6.5/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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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: New Zion, South Carolina
Located near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States in Clarendon County, New Zion is a small community of about 1,401. 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 New Zion a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
FEMA rates New Zion's composite natural disaster risk at 6.5 out of 10 — high risk. Hurricane and tropical storm exposure tops the local risk profile, with the community vulnerable to storm surge, high sustained winds, and flooding rainfall during the June–November season. Residents should also account for lightning and earthquake risk in their preparedness planning.
Relative to other U.S. communities, New Zion's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 6.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and lightning, as measured by FEMA across Clarendon County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
New Zion's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.
What this means for New Zion: Hurricane preparedness
- Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
- Keep at least a week of supplies on hand; power and water service can be disrupted for days after landfall.
- Wind damage is usually covered by homeowners insurance, but storm-surge flooding requires separate flood coverage.
Local Factors for New Zion
These city-level factors differentiate New Zion from other communities in Clarendon County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,401
Small TownGeographic Zone
SE Atlantic Coast
Hurricane & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 33.8°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 8.4/10
Coordinates
33.7865° N, 80.0143° W
Clarendon 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.