Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 29714

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 29714, South Carolina

ZIP 29714 in Fort Lawn sits near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States. Its humid subtropical climate produces hot, humid summers and mild winters, and notably an active hurricane season with direct storm threat to the coastline. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 29714 carries an overall risk score of 5.9/10, placing it in the moderate category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to lightning and tornado.

Within South Carolina, ZIP 29714's risk is, slightly below the 6.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of South Carolina identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by lightning and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 29714 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.