Low Risk South Dakota  ·  Blizzard / Tornado / Extreme Cold / Prairie Flooding

Milbank SD

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  SOUTH DAKOTA

4 / 10
Threat Score
Population
3,353
Elevation
1,748
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Blizzard / Tornado / Extreme Cold / Prairie Flooding
County FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Milbank in Grant County is the county seat of northeastern South Dakotas granite country. Extreme blizzards tornado risk and prairie flooding are regular hazards. The community is the most isolated hub in this sparsely populated region.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score4 / 10   Low
Primary HazardBlizzard / Tornado / Extreme Cold / Prairie Flooding
FEMA Flood ZoneModerate
County FEMA Declarations7
Last Major Event2019 Tornado

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (605) 432-4555
Evacuation RoutesState and US highways
Elevation1,748 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Grant County SD
South Dakota · Tornado / Blizzard
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6/10
Moderate Risk