Orangeburg, SC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County, SC. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, hurricane, and strong wind.
Storm events near Orangeburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Orangeburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Orangeburg along with the rest of the county, not a Orangeburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 79.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 95.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 66.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 75.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 95.3 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 87.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 47 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 86.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 64.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Orangeburg County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Orangeburg, SC at risk of?
Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County, where Orangeburg is located, are earthquake, hurricane, and strong wind.
What is Orangeburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Orangeburg County, where Orangeburg is located, scoring 95.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Orangeburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County.
Has Orangeburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 45 tornado, 43 hail, 66 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Orangeburg since 2016.