Low Risk South Carolina  ·  Tornado / Flash Flooding

Aiken County SC

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
170
Area
1,073
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Aiken County SC in South Carolina faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 1,073 square mile area. Aiken hosts the Savannah River nuclear site and is adjacent to Augusta Georgia. Aiken serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Flash Flooding
Secondary Hazard Hurricane Remnants
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2019 Tornado
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (803) 642-1518
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Aiken County SC
State South Carolina (SC)
Population 170
Area 1,073 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

// Major Cities

North Augusta SC Savannah River SC Aiken SC

// Cities in This County

// Other South Carolina Counties

// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

Savannah River Site SC Nuclear Waste
Nuclear Power Plant  ·  Aiken, SC  ·  US Department of Energy  ·  10-mi risk zone
10/10 Critical
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Savannah River Site Plutonium Storage SC
Nuclear Weapons  ·  Aiken, SC  ·  US Department of Energy / Centrus  ·  10-mi risk zone
9/10 Critical
Vogtle Nuclear Plant GA
Nuclear Power Plant  ·  Waynesboro, GA  ·  Georgia Power  ·  10-mi risk zone
8/10 High
Barnwell Low Level Radioactive Waste SC
Superfund Site  ·  Barnwell, SC  ·  EnergySolutions  ·  5-mi risk zone
7/10 High

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.