Greenwood, SC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Greenwood is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Greenwood County, SC. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, ice storm, and tornado.
Storm events near Greenwood
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Greenwood's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Greenwood 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 Greenwood County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Greenwood along with the rest of the county, not a Greenwood-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 54.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 70.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 90.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 33.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 65.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 75.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 90.7 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 36.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 66.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 50 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 21.9 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Greenwood County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Greenwood, SC at risk of?
Greenwood is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Greenwood County, where Greenwood is located, are cold wave, ice storm, and tornado.
What is Greenwood's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Greenwood County, where Greenwood is located, scoring 90.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Greenwood a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Greenwood carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Greenwood County.
Has Greenwood had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 36 hail, 11 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Greenwood since 2016.