Natural Disasters in Fort Pierre, SD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
5.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
10.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
45.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 60.5 |
| Winter Weather | 48.4 |
| Ice Storm | 31.8 |
| Drought | 30.7 |
| Landslide | 29.8 |
| Cold Wave | 19.4 |
| Heat Wave | 12.3 |
| Tornado | 10.9 |
| Hail | 10.7 |
| Strong Wind | 9.4 |
| Earthquake | 4.0 |
| Lightning | 3.6 |
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
14
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Feb 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 13, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
117
Total Claims Paid
$2,553,618
Avg Claim Payout
$21,826
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,308,422
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
160
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1984 | Flood | 148 | $6,147,640 |
| DR-4233 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $112,901 |
| DR-4689 | Winter Storm | 3 | $24,673 |
| DR-1774 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $23,208 |
Fort Pierre has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, winter weather, ice storm. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 117 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,308,422 in public assistance recovery funding.