Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 57476

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 57476, South Dakota

ZIP 57476 in Tulare sits in the interior eastern United States. Its semi-arid continental climate produces harsh winters, hot summers, and significant seasonal variation, and notably severe blizzards and spring flooding. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 57476 carries an overall risk score of 4.7/10, placing it in the moderate category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to cold wave and wildfire.

Within South Dakota, ZIP 57476'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 South Dakota identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and wildfire. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 57476 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hail is recommended.