Natural Disaster Risk in Perkins County
South Dakota
3.9out of 10
Risk Summary for Perkins County
Below-average natural disaster risk. Fewer and less severe natural hazards affect this area.
Top Hazards
Wildfire Winter Weather Cold Wave
All 18 Hazard Scores
Wildfire 7.3
Winter Weather 5.8
Cold Wave 5.6
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Ice Storm 5.0
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Hail 4.3
Drought 3.0
Strong Wind 2.8
Landslide 2.7
Hurricane 2.4
Tornado 2.3
Extreme Heat 1.9
Earthquake 1.8
Lightning 1.7
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Perkins County 3.9
South Dakota avg. 4.9
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Perkins County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.