Natural Disaster Risk in Revillo

Natural Hazard Profile: Revillo, South Dakota

Revillo, in Grant County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the northern tier of the continental United States. Its semi-arid continental climate brings harsh winters, hot summers, and significant seasonal variation, and in particular severe blizzards and spring flooding. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Revillo residents and property owners must navigate.

Revillo's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.6/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Cold wave events are the primary hazard risk, driven by periodic invasions of Arctic air that drive wind chills to life-threatening levels and stress heating systems. Secondary hazards include ice storm and winter.

Within South Dakota, Revillo's risk is, near the 4.9/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Grant County identifies cold wave as the foremost hazard, followed by ice storm and winter. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Revillo's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that cold wave exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.