Natural Disasters in Lesterville, SD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
63.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
59.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
66.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
84.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 93.7 |
| Winter Weather | 92.5 |
| Tornado | 86.7 |
| Hail | 85.4 |
| Ice Storm | 82.2 |
| Lightning | 78.7 |
| Wildfire | 75.6 |
| Cold Wave | 73.3 |
| Landslide | 68.8 |
| Heat Wave | 63.4 |
| Strong Wind | 57.6 |
| Earthquake | 29.3 |
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
16
Most Recent
Flood
Aug 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
6 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 |
| May 13, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| May 22, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 20, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
62
Total Claims Paid
$1,517,736
Avg Claim Payout
$24,480
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,635,693
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
91
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4440 | Other | 37 | $5,699,479 |
| DR-4807 | Flood | 17 | $849,912 |
| DR-4527 | Biological | 6 | $586,400 |
| DR-1984 | Flood | 8 | $302,321 |
| DR-1886 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $59,996 |
| DR-1702 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $57,869 |
| DR-1531 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $45,436 |
| DR-4469 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $34,280 |
Lesterville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, winter weather, tornado. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 62 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,635,693 in public assistance recovery funding.