Lexington County west of Columbia is within the 50-mile ingestion zone of VC Summer Nuclear Station. Lake Murray — a major reservoir — borders the county. The October 2015 historic flooding event caused catastrophic damage across South Carolina including Lexington County with over 1000-year rainfall totals recorded. The county has been one of the fastest growing in South Carolina as Columbia's western suburbs expand rapidly.
// 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 | Nuclear Proximity |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2015 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (803) 785-8350 |
| Emergency Shelters | 10 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-20 I-26 US-1 SC-6 |
// County Profile
| County | Lexington County SC |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| Population | 297 |
| Area | 756 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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