Pierre, SD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pierre 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 Hughes County, SD. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, winter weather, and ice storm.
Storm events near Pierre
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pierre's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pierre 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 Hughes County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pierre along with the rest of the county, not a Pierre-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 77 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 32.6 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 15.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 31 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 26.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 51 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 40.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 27.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 56.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 19.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 18.4 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 23.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 69.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hughes County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pierre, SD at risk of?
Pierre 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 Hughes County, where Pierre is located, are wildfire, winter weather, and ice storm.
What is Pierre's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Hughes County, where Pierre is located, scoring 77 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Pierre a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Pierre 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 Hughes County.
Has Pierre had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 71 hail, 21 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pierre since 2016.