South Dakota Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (SD) | HomeRiskMap

South Dakota is located in the Midwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in South Dakota are winter storms, tornadoes, drought. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in South Dakota is coordinated by the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in South Dakota

Winter Storms South Dakota is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to winter storms. The risk is very high, and every homeowner… Very High Tornadoes tornadoes represents a high risk for homeowners in South Dakota. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Drought drought represents a high risk for homeowners in South Dakota. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Severe Storms severe storms represents a high risk for homeowners in South Dakota. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Flooding South Dakota has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Wildfires South Dakota has a moderate risk of wildfires. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Extreme Heat South Dakota has a moderate risk of extreme heat. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Hurricanes South Dakota faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low Earthquakes South Dakota faces a very low risk from earthquakes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low Landslides South Dakota faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low