Chesterfield County
South Carolina — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 74th
Chesterfield County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 74.0, 74th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and strong wind exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $22M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.19 / yr | $6M |
| Strong Wind | High | 4.35 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.45 / yr | $4M |
| Ice Storm | High | 0.79 / yr | $344K |
| Lightning | High | 55.92 / yr | $561K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $953K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $211K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.75 / yr | $8M |
| Hail | Low | 3.72 / yr | $310K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 3.90 / yr | $369K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.42 / yr | $893K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.28 / yr | $1K |
| Drought | Low | 21.35 / yr | $139K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 2.63 / yr | $39K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 74.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 74th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Chesterfield County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $6M EAL), Strong Wind (High, $1M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $4M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Chesterfield County compare to other South Carolina counties?
Chesterfield County ranks #27 of 46 South Carolina counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Chesterfield County's $22M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.