Simpsonville, SC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Simpsonville 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 Greenville County, SC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near Simpsonville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Simpsonville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Simpsonville 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 Greenville County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Simpsonville along with the rest of the county, not a Simpsonville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 55.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 96 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 92.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 83.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 48.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 91.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 83 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 99.6 | Very High |
| Landslide | 79.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 98.3 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 89.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 56 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Greenville County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Simpsonville, SC at risk of?
Simpsonville 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 Greenville County, where Simpsonville is located, are ice storm, lightning, and tornado.
What is Simpsonville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Greenville County, where Simpsonville is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Simpsonville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Simpsonville 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 Greenville County.
Has Simpsonville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 129 hail, 36 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Simpsonville since 2016.