Natural Disaster Risk in Parksville
South Carolina
Risk Summary for Parksville
Parksville scores 4.4/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Parksville, South Carolina
Located in the interior eastern United States in McCormick County, Parksville is a small unincorporated community. 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 Parksville a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
FEMA rates Parksville's composite natural disaster risk at 4.4 out of 10 — moderate 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 ice storm and earthquake risk in their preparedness planning.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Parksville's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, considerably below the 6.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across McCormick County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, Parksville 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.
What this means for Parksville: 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 Parksville
These city-level factors differentiate Parksville from other communities in McCormick County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
111
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 33.8°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 4.3/10
Coordinates
33.7853° N, 82.2142° W
McCormick 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.