Natural Disasters in Harrisburg, SD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
63.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
80.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
97.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 94.8 |
| Tornado | 93.3 |
| Ice Storm | 90.3 |
| Hail | 76.9 |
| Drought | 68.5 |
| Wildfire | 65.1 |
| Cold Wave | 58.9 |
| Strong Wind | 54.4 |
| Heat Wave | 42.8 |
| Landslide | 34.7 |
| Earthquake | 24.7 |
| Lightning | 24.3 |
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
Flood
Aug 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 28, 2014 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADO, AND FLOODING |
| May 10, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 23, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| 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 |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
39
Total Claims Paid
$2,056,463
Avg Claim Payout
$52,730
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,881,827
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
187
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4807 | Flood | 56 | $4,086,829 |
| DR-4186 | Flood | 33 | $1,709,087 |
| DR-4440 | Other | 48 | $1,585,332 |
| DR-4125 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $351,599 |
| DR-1938 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $96,234 |
| DR-4115 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $41,984 |
| DR-1947 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $4,861 |
| DR-1375 | Flood | 1 | $3,483 |
| DR-1984 | Flood | 1 | $2,419 |
Harrisburg has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, tornado, ice storm. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 39 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,881,827 in public assistance recovery funding.