Spartanburg County in the South Carolina Upstate hosts BMW's only US manufacturing plant — which produces more BMWs annually than any single plant in the world. The Pacolet River catastrophically flooded communities in 2009 and the county experienced major flooding again in 2015. The county faces moderate tornado risk and sits in the Carolina Piedmont severe weather corridor. Wofford College and USC Upstate create institutional emergency planning requirements.
// 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.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Pacolet River Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2015 Flood / Pacolet 2009 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (864) 596-2524 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-85 US-221 SC-56 SC-9 |
// County Profile
| County | Spartanburg County SC |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Population | 344 |
| Area | 816 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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