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South Carolina Disaster Declarations

51 federal declarations since 1953, most recently DR-4908-SC on 04/07/2026.

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All declarations
51
Since 1953
Since 2022
13
#18 among states
In 2026
2
Most common
Hurricane
21 declarations

Declarations

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Declarations per year

The last 20 years

Disaster declarations per year in South Carolina
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
2
1
4
4
2

By incident type

All declarations since 1953

  • Hurricane21
  • Fire7
  • Severe Ice Storm5
  • Severe Storm5
  • Flood4
  • Tropical Storm3
  • Biological2
  • Winter Storm2
  • Drought1
  • Tornado1

By county

Declarations that named each county, A to Z

Frequently asked questions

How many disasters have been declared in South Carolina?
South Carolina has had 51 federal disaster declarations since 1953, including 13 since 2022.
What is the most recent disaster declaration in South Carolina?
DR-4908-SC (Severe Winter Storm) was declared on 04/07/2026 and covers 3 areas.
What kind of disaster is most common in South Carolina?
Hurricane declarations are the most common (21), followed by fire (7) and severe ice storm (5).

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026