Charles Mix County
South Dakota — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 49th
Charles Mix County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 48.5, 49th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $13M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | Medium | 5.84 / yr | $5M |
| Drought | Medium | 26.23 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 15.47 / yr | $225K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $262K |
| Hail | Medium | 5.02 / yr | $627K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.60 / yr | $261K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.60 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.71 / yr | $4M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.63 / yr | $252K |
| Lightning | Low | 37.29 / yr | $88K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $50K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 6.32 / yr | $94K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.19 / yr | $70 |
| 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 Charles Mix County?
Charles Mix County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 48.5 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 49th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Charles Mix County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (Medium, $5M EAL), Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $225K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Charles Mix County compare to other South Dakota counties?
Charles Mix County ranks #13 of 66 South Dakota counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Charles Mix County's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.