Aiken, SC natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Aiken comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is low for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 1 claim here since 1979. 7 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Aiken?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Aiken to be higher than in 31% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding.
What Aiken faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Earthquakes
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Aiken flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Aiken, from FEMA’s records.
are insured
are insured
7 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Aiken itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the City of Aiken.
Hurricane Helene
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds
Hurricane Irma
Severe Storms and Flooding
Severe Winter Storm
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Winter Storm
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FEMA’s expected losses across Aiken total about $6.5M a year, counting buildings, people and crops.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.