Spearfish, SD
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Spearfish is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lawrence County, SD. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, winter weather, and hail.
Storm events near Spearfish
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Spearfish's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Spearfish 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 Lawrence County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Spearfish along with the rest of the county, not a Spearfish-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 57.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 38.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 16.9 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 37.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 10.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 58.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 15.4 | Very Low |
| Hail | 84.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 8.3 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 63.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 73 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 62.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 89.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lawrence County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Spearfish, SD at risk of?
Spearfish 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 Lawrence County, where Spearfish is located, are wildfire, winter weather, and hail.
What is Spearfish's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Lawrence County, where Spearfish is located, scoring 93.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Spearfish a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Spearfish carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lawrence County.
Has Spearfish had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 321 hail, 14 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Spearfish since 2016.