Mitchell, SD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mitchell is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Davison County, SD. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, ice storm, and tornado.
Storm events near Mitchell
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mitchell's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mitchell 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 Davison County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mitchell along with the rest of the county, not a Mitchell-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 68.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 35.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 28.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 25.5 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 75.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 67.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 66.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 66.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 27.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 28.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 64.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Davison County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mitchell, SD at risk of?
Mitchell is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Davison County, where Mitchell is located, are winter weather, ice storm, and tornado.
What is Mitchell's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Davison County, where Mitchell is located, scoring 87.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Mitchell a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Mitchell carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Davison County.
Has Mitchell had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 92 hail, 162 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mitchell since 2016.