Natural Disasters in Agar, SD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
6.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
13.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 70.6 |
| Cold Wave | 51.1 |
| Winter Weather | 50.1 |
| Drought | 44.9 |
| Hail | 34.7 |
| Ice Storm | 24.2 |
| Tornado | 14.6 |
| Strong Wind | 8.9 |
| Heat Wave | 7.5 |
| Landslide | 7.0 |
| Earthquake | 6.8 |
| Lightning | 2.0 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
16
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 13, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| May 13, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 22, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM |
| Apr 7, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, SEVER WINTER STORMS,HEAVY RAINS HIGH WINDS |
| Jan 10, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS |
| May 26, 1995 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 1995 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jun 21, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 3, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$22,793
Avg Claim Payout
$4,559
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$254,482
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
27
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4440 | Other | 6 | $143,567 |
| DR-1915 | Flood | 15 | $81,834 |
| DR-1984 | Flood | 4 | $24,787 |
| DR-1596 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $4,295 |
Agar has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, cold wave, winter weather. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $254,482 in public assistance recovery funding.