Natural Disasters in Dudley, SD

Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

30.9

Very Low

Expected Annual Loss

20.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

92.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

74.3

Score (0-100)

Top Hazard Risks

Wildfire93.8Winter Weather71.4Hail60.2
HazardRisk Score
Wildfire93.8
Winter Weather71.4
Hail60.2
Landslide58.5
Lightning43.8
Cold Wave42.2
Earthquake35.1
Strong Wind30.1
Tornado29.6
Drought28.3
Heat Wave13.4
Ice Storm12.7
Avalanche4.8

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 OpenFEMA

Total Declarations

15

Most Recent

Biological

Apr 2020

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

DateTypeDeclaration
Apr 5, 2020BiologicalCOVID-19 PANDEMIC
Mar 13, 2020BiologicalCOVID-19
Sep 23, 2019FloodSEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Jun 7, 2019FloodSEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING
Aug 12, 2018FireVINEYARD FIRE
Feb 1, 2017Severe StormSEVERE WINTER STORM
Jul 30, 2015Severe StormSEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
Nov 8, 2013Severe StormSEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING
Sep 23, 2010Severe StormSEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Jul 8, 2007FireALABAUGH CANYON FIRE
Sep 10, 2005Coastal StormHURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Aug 13, 2000FireFLAGPOLE FIRE COMPLEX
May 19, 2000Severe StormSEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES AND MUDSLIDES
Apr 7, 1997FloodSEVERE FLOODING, SEVER WINTER STORMS,HEAVY RAINS HIGH WINDS
Jan 10, 1997Severe StormSEVERE WINTER STORMS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS

Individual Assistance

Source: FEMA Housing Assistance

Total IA Registrations

2

Total IA Distributed

$18,000

DisasterRegistrationsTotal IA $Avg Damage
DR-45272$18,000

Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1

Total Claims Paid

$25

Avg Claim Payout

$25

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Disaster Recovery Spending

Source: FEMA Public Assistance

Total Federal Spending

$640,198

Disasters with PA

5

Total Projects

27

DisasterTypeProjectsFederal $
DR-4155Severe Storm(s)10$220,948
DR-4233Severe Storm(s)2$166,095
DR-4440Other4$125,041
DR-1330Severe Storm(s)5$78,561
DR-1938Severe Storm(s)6$49,554

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

4

Federal Funding

$599,051

Properties Protected

20

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.46

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$7,500
200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$553,678
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$18,749
601.1: Generators1$19,124

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Dudley has a very 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 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $640,198 in public assistance recovery funding. $18,000 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.