McPherson County, South Dakota
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 2,411
11.1NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
2,411
🏠
Building Value
$1.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$3.7M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
13
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛄
Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$128K
Risk Score76.5
🥶
Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score71.7
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$409K
Risk Score70.6
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$127K
Risk Score70.4
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$49K
Risk Score45.3
☀️
Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$42K
Risk Score38.7
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$221K
Risk Score31.7
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$242K
Risk Score24.0
Show all 13 hazards
🌡️
Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$19K
Risk Score12.6
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score8.0
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$788K
Risk Score8.0
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$2
Risk Score2.7
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score0.9
McPherson County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
11.1-37.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
70.4+21.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
82.8+33.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
55.2+6.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
82.8
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
55.2
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.