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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 29335

Enoree, South Carolina

7.5out of 10
High Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 29335

ZIP 29335 scores 7.5/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.

Top Hazards

Ice Storm Lightning Cold Wave

All 18 Hazard Scores

Ice Storm
9.9
Lightning
9.7
Cold Wave
9.5
Earthquake
9.3
Tornado
9.0
Hurricane
8.7
Hail
8.7
Extreme Heat
8.3
Strong Wind
8.2
Landslide
7.2
Drought
6.6
Winter Weather
6.6
Wildfire
6.4
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 29335
7.5
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 29335, South Carolina

Located near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States, ZIP 29335 serves the Enoree 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 29335's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.5/10 (High) 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 lightning and cold wave.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 29335's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 6.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by ice storm and lightning, 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 29335 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for ice storm 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 29335: 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 29335

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 29335 from other communities in South Carolina County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

5,472

Small Town

Geographic Zone

SE Atlantic Coast

Hurricane & coastal flood risk

Climate Band

Mild Temperate

Latitude 34.7Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 6.4/10

Coordinates

34.6571Β° N, 81.9004Β° 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 29335

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.