Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 29745

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 29745, South Carolina

ZIP 29745 covers part of the York 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 29745's composite natural disaster risk at 7.5 out of 10 — high risk. Freezing rain and ice accretion are the primary winter hazard, with glaze ice events capable of downing power lines, snapping tree limbs, and making roads impassable for days. Residents should also account for tornado and wind risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 29745'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 ice storm, tornado, and wind. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

ZIP 29745's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.