Natural Disasters in Pierre, SD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
16.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
35.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
84.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 77.0 |
| Winter Weather | 69.2 |
| Ice Storm | 56.5 |
| Cold Wave | 51.0 |
| Drought | 40.4 |
| Heat Wave | 31.0 |
| Hail | 27.1 |
| Tornado | 26.7 |
| Strong Wind | 23.1 |
| Landslide | 19.1 |
| Lightning | 18.4 |
| Earthquake | 15.9 |
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
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 13, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 9, 2008 | 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 |
| Mar 14, 1995 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jun 21, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
88
Total Claims Paid
$695,172
Avg Claim Payout
$7,900
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,997,775
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
156
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1984 | Flood | 122 | $5,497,807 |
| DR-4527 | Biological | 6 | $960,958 |
| DR-4233 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $930,352 |
| DR-1596 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $263,363 |
| DR-4440 | Other | 6 | $197,779 |
| DR-1887 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $65,100 |
| DR-4137 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $44,773 |
| DR-1774 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $32,642 |
| DR-1620 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $2,634 |
| DR-1702 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $2,367 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$1,538,344
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.81
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 4 | $896,526 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $457,305 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $154,651 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $29,861 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
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 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 88 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,997,775 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.