Natural Disasters in New Holland, SD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
10.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
17.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
69.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 64.0 |
| Cold Wave | 62.6 |
| Ice Storm | 62.1 |
| Winter Weather | 57.5 |
| Wildfire | 53.8 |
| Hail | 53.3 |
| Tornado | 37.1 |
| Strong Wind | 22.3 |
| Earthquake | 20.0 |
| Heat Wave | 11.8 |
| Landslide | 8.7 |
| Lightning | 5.7 |
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
18
Most Recent
Flood
Aug 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
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 |
| May 10, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| May 13, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Jan 5, 1996 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 26, 1995 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 3, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$520
Avg Claim Payout
$520
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,125,873
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
111
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4440 | Other | 36 | $605,644 |
| DR-4807 | Flood | 18 | $267,109 |
| DR-1915 | Flood | 28 | $99,951 |
| DR-4469 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $95,422 |
| DR-1774 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $52,257 |
| DR-1620 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $5,489 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
15
Federal Funding
$675,925
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.43
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 8 | $454,967 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $15,000 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $141,158 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $6,000 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $5,698 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
New Holland has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, cold wave, ice storm. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,125,873 in public assistance recovery funding. 15 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.