Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 29014

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 29014, South Carolina

Located near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States, ZIP 29014 serves the Blackstock community. The humid subtropical climate of this part of South Carolina — bringing hot, humid summers and mild winters — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 29014's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.7/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. Secondary hazards include hurricane and tornado.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 29014'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 ice storm and hurricane, as measured by FEMA across South Carolina. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 29014's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that ice storm exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.