Natural Disaster Risk in Pamplico

Natural Hazard Profile: Pamplico, South Carolina

Located near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States in Florence County, Pamplico is a town of roughly 4,994 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 Pamplico a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Pamplico's composite natural disaster risk at 7.5 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 tornado and earthquake risk in their preparedness planning.

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

Pamplico'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.