Natural Disasters in Deadwood, SD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
49.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
54.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.2 |
| Winter Weather | 89.4 |
| Hail | 84.3 |
| Lightning | 73.0 |
| Landslide | 63.9 |
| Strong Wind | 62.8 |
| Cold Wave | 58.3 |
| Earthquake | 38.1 |
| Tornado | 37.8 |
| Heat Wave | 16.9 |
| Drought | 15.4 |
| Avalanche | 10.5 |
| Ice Storm | 8.3 |
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
17
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 7, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Nov 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADO, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 22, 2008 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jul 21, 2007 | Fire | BOX ELDER FIRE |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 19, 2005 | Fire | SD WILDFIRE CAMP FIVE |
| Jun 29, 2002 | Fire | GRIZZLY GULCH FIRE |
| 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 |
| Jun 25, 1976 | Flood | FLASH FLOODING & MUDSLIDES |
| Jun 10, 1972 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
38
Total Claims Paid
$276,733
Avg Claim Payout
$7,282
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,632,454
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
112
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4467 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $6,690,563 |
| DR-4155 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $1,130,947 |
| DR-4125 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $434,584 |
| DR-1774 | Severe Storm(s) | 46 | $376,360 |
Deadwood has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, winter weather, hail. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 38 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,632,454 in public assistance recovery funding.