Natural Disasters in Sinai, SD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
65.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 92.6 |
| Tornado | 80.3 |
| Ice Storm | 80.0 |
| Cold Wave | 77.0 |
| Hail | 75.9 |
| Wildfire | 64.2 |
| Strong Wind | 62.2 |
| Drought | 42.7 |
| Heat Wave | 40.4 |
| Landslide | 29.3 |
| Earthquake | 23.1 |
| Lightning | 7.0 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Feb 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| Nov 2, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 17, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND ICE JAMS |
| 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 |
| Jun 21, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 3, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
143
Total Claims Paid
$1,235,177
Avg Claim Payout
$8,638
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,207,943
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
189
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4656 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $888,805 |
| DR-4440 | Other | 34 | $667,057 |
| DR-4469 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $215,670 |
| DR-1984 | Flood | 36 | $203,864 |
| DR-1947 | Severe Storm(s) | 39 | $131,418 |
| DR-1375 | Flood | 50 | $96,039 |
| DR-1620 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $2,641 |
| DR-1886 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $2,449 |
Sinai 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 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 143 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,207,943 in public assistance recovery funding.