South Carolina Disaster & Funding Calendar
When South Carolina's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (hurricane, flood, severe storm, tornado) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
South Carolina hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | August–October | ||||||||||||
| Flood | June–October | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Tornado | March–June |
Peak windows
- Hurricane — typically August–October in South Carolina.
- Flood — typically June–October in South Carolina.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in South Carolina.
- Tornado — typically March–June in South Carolina.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a South Carolina disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
South Carolina hazard season FAQ
When is hurricane season in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, hurricane season typically runs August–October. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is flood season in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, flood season typically runs June–October. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is tornado season in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, tornado season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.