Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 29544

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 29544, South Carolina

ZIP 29544 covers part of the Galivants Ferry 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 29544's composite natural disaster risk at 7.9 out of 10 — high 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 coastal flood and tornado risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 29544's risk score, slightly above the 6.6/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are hurricane, coastal flood, and tornado. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 29544 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.