Huron, SD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Huron is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Beadle County, SD. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, winter weather, and ice storm.
Storm events near Huron
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Huron's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Huron itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Beadle County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Huron along with the rest of the county, not a Huron-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 74.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 45.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 26.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 45.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 64.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 77.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 88.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 77.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 79.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 25.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 11.5 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 45.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 83.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Beadle County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Huron, SD at risk of?
Huron is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Beadle County, where Huron is located, are drought, winter weather, and ice storm.
What is Huron's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Beadle County, where Huron is located, scoring 88.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Huron a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Huron carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Beadle County.
Has Huron had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 68 hail, 67 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Huron since 2016.