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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 29074

Liberty Hill, South Carolina

6.6out of 10
High Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 29074

ZIP 29074 scores 6.6/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.

Top Hazards

Hurricane Strong Wind Ice Storm

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hurricane
9.1
Strong Wind
8.8
Ice Storm
8.6
Earthquake
8.4
Extreme Heat
8.0
Tornado
7.6
Wildfire
7.3
Lightning
7.3
Cold Wave
6.7
Landslide
6.5
Hail
5.8
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Winter Weather
5.0
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Drought
3.3
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 29074
6.6
South Carolina avg.
6.6
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Above-average risk β€” check your policy limits

Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 29074, South Carolina

Located near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States, ZIP 29074 serves the Liberty Hill 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 29074's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.6/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include wind and ice storm.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 29074's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 6.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and wind, as measured by FEMA across South Carolina. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 29074 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for hurricane and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.

What this means for ZIP 29074: 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.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 29074

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 29074 from other communities in South Carolina County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

212

Rural

Geographic Zone

SE Atlantic Coast

Hurricane & coastal flood risk

Climate Band

Mild Temperate

Latitude 34.5Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 7.3/10

Coordinates

34.4512Β° N, 80.8144Β° 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 29074

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.