Natural Disasters in Wetonka, SD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
7.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
82.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
55.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 76.5 |
| Cold Wave | 71.7 |
| Hail | 70.6 |
| Wildfire | 70.4 |
| Ice Storm | 45.3 |
| Drought | 38.7 |
| Strong Wind | 31.7 |
| Tornado | 24.0 |
| Heat Wave | 12.6 |
| Earthquake | 8.0 |
| Landslide | 2.7 |
| Lightning | 0.9 |
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
17
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 13, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 16, 2009 | 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 |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$14,911
Avg Claim Payout
$4,970
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$243,850
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
64
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1844 | Severe Storm(s) | 40 | $101,781 |
| DR-4440 | Other | 6 | $85,064 |
| DR-4298 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $22,415 |
| DR-1887 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $18,747 |
| DR-1915 | Flood | 7 | $15,843 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$413,747
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.96
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 5 | $385,359 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $17,138 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $11,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wetonka has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, hail. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $243,850 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.