Spink County
South Dakota — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 18th
Spink County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 17.7, 18th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and cold wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | Low | 4.33 / yr | $815K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 11.68 / yr | $3M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $192K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 20.84 / yr | $146K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.45 / yr | $189K |
| Drought | Low | 1.88 / yr | $85K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.75 / yr | $930K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $317 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 3.32 / yr | $4M |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 4.47 / yr | $105K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 2.92 / yr | $200K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $27K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 33.36 / yr | $38K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Spink County?
Spink County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 17.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 18th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Spink County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Low, $815K EAL), Cold Wave (Medium, $3M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $192K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Spink County compare to other South Dakota counties?
Spink County ranks #35 of 66 South Dakota counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Spink County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.