Hot Springs is a southern Black Hills resort community near Wind Cave National Park with flash flood risk from the Fall River and Cascade Creek corridors and wildfire exposure from surrounding ponderosa pine terrain. The 2022 Sawyer Creek Fire and other recent fires have burned near the city. Its remote location in Fall River County means extended emergency response times for major incidents.
// 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
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- Backup Generator
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Flash Flood / Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Flash Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 605-745-5142 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 3455 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Fall River County SD
South Dakota · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk