Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 29055

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 29055, South Carolina

ZIP 29055 covers part of the Great Falls 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 29055's composite natural disaster risk at 5.9 out of 10 — moderate risk. Freezing rain and ice accretion are the primary winter hazard, with glaze ice events capable of downing power lines, snapping tree limbs, and making roads impassable for days. Residents should also account for lightning and tornado risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 29055'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 ice storm, lightning, 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 29055 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 ice storm is recommended.