Hardeeville, SC

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 13,862 · Part of Jasper County

Hardeeville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Jasper County, SC. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, earthquake, and wildfire.

Storm events near Hardeeville

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hardeeville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hardeeville itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 13 events
Hail 73 events
Inland Flooding 64 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Jasper County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hardeeville along with the rest of the county, not a Hardeeville-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 76.7 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 34.8 Very Low
Coastal Flooding 59 Relatively Low
Earthquake 82.7 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 71.5 Relatively Low
Tornado 35.8 Relatively Low
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 30.9 Relatively Low
Drought 47 Relatively Low
Hail 32.3 Very Low
Hurricane 96.2 Relatively High
Ice Storm 31.5 Relatively Low
Landslide 6.9 Very Low
Lightning 53.8 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 30.7 Relatively Low
Tsunami Insufficient Data
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 20.3 Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jasper County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Hardeeville, SC at risk of?

Hardeeville 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 Jasper County, where Hardeeville is located, are hurricane, earthquake, and wildfire.

What is Hardeeville's biggest natural hazard risk?

Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Jasper County, where Hardeeville is located, scoring 96.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Hardeeville a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Hardeeville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Jasper County.

Has Hardeeville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 73 hail, 64 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hardeeville since 2016.