Aiken, SC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Aiken is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Aiken County, SC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, lightning, and hurricane.
Storm events near Aiken
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Aiken's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Aiken itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Aiken County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Aiken along with the rest of the county, not a Aiken-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 82.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 84.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 88.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 86.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 87.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 70.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 58.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 92.1 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 80.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 90.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 72.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 53 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Aiken County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Aiken, SC at risk of?
Aiken is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Aiken County, where Aiken is located, are ice storm, lightning, and hurricane.
What is Aiken's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Aiken County, where Aiken is located, scoring 92.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Aiken a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Aiken carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Aiken County.
Has Aiken had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 93 hail, 38 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Aiken since 2016.