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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 29065

Jenkinsville, South Carolina

5.7out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 29065

ZIP 29065 scores 5.7/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.

Top Hazards

Ice Storm Hurricane Tornado

All 18 Hazard Scores

Ice Storm
8.9
Hurricane
8.4
Tornado
7.4
Earthquake
7.3
Extreme Heat
7.3
Landslide
6.0
Lightning
5.9
Strong Wind
5.6
Tsunami
5.4
Wildfire
5.3
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Cold Wave
4.2
Hail
4.1
Drought
3.7
Winter Weather
3.1
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 29065
5.7
South Carolina avg.
6.6
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” 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: ZIP 29065, South Carolina

Located near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States, ZIP 29065 serves the Jenkinsville community. The humid subtropical climate of this part of South Carolina β€” bringing hot, humid summers and mild winters β€” directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 29065'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 29065'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 29065'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.

What this means for ZIP 29065: Ice Storm preparedness

  • Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
  • Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
  • Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 29065

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 29065 from other communities in South Carolina County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

605

Rural

Geographic Zone

SE Atlantic Coast

Hurricane & coastal flood risk

Climate Band

Mild Temperate

Latitude 34.3Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 5.3/10

Coordinates

34.2950Β° N, 81.2924Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 29065

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.