Anderson, SC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Anderson 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 Anderson County, SC. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, ice storm, and lightning.
Storm events near Anderson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Anderson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Anderson 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 Anderson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Anderson along with the rest of the county, not a Anderson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 47.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 87.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 78.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 90.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95.9 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 50.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 82 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 78 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 95.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 60 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 93.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 89.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 36.8 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Anderson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Anderson, SC at risk of?
Anderson 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 Anderson County, where Anderson is located, are cold wave, ice storm, and lightning.
What is Anderson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Anderson County, where Anderson is located, scoring 95.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Anderson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Anderson 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 Anderson County.
Has Anderson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 77 hail, 17 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Anderson since 2016.