Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 29046

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 29046, South Carolina

ZIP 29046 covers part of the Elliott area, near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States. The surrounding region experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters, with an active hurricane season with direct storm threat to the coastline shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 29046's composite natural disaster risk at 5.4 out of 10 — moderate risk. Tropical cyclones are the dominant hazard, with the area facing threats from both direct landfalling hurricanes and the outer rain bands and storm surge of systems making landfall nearby. Residents should also account for earthquake and tornado risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 29046's risk score, slightly below the 6.6/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are hurricane, earthquake, and tornado. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 29046 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.