Spartanburg, SC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg County, SC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, lightning, and cold wave.
Storm events near Spartanburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Spartanburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Spartanburg along with the rest of the county, not a Spartanburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 59.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 91.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 80.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 88.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 94 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 60.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 85.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 81.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.1 | Very High |
| Landslide | 67.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 96.9 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 80 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 60.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Spartanburg County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Spartanburg, SC at risk of?
Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg County, where Spartanburg is located, are ice storm, lightning, and cold wave.
What is Spartanburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Spartanburg County, where Spartanburg is located, scoring 99.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Spartanburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg County.
Has Spartanburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 115 hail, 34 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Spartanburg since 2016.