A
Dorchester, SC
Flood Risk Score: 11/100 · Rank #1319 of 3,271 counties
Dorchester County in South Carolina has a flood risk grade of A (Low risk), ranking #1319 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 24 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $402,215 in payouts, with 16 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
11
Risk Score
24
NFIP Claims
$402,215
Total Payouts
16
Disasters
$16,759
Avg Claim
24
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 11 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
1
Disaster Frequency
25%
34
Claim Severity
20%
0
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
14
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Indian Nation | A | 12 | 0 | 8 |
| Beaufort | A | 10 | 169 | 15 |
| Lexington | A | 10 | 29 | 14 |
| Abbeville | A | 13 | 0 | 11 |
| Anderson | A | 13 | 1 | 11 |
| Edgefield | A | 13 | 1 | 11 |