Custer County SD in South Dakota faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 1,557 square mile area. Custer in the Black Hills hosts Wind Cave National Park and Crazy Horse Memorial. Custer serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
// 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.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Blizzard |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2012 Jasper Fire |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (605) 673-8174 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Custer County SD |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Population | 8 |
| Area | 1,557 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other South Dakota Counties
Hand County SD
Tornado / Blizzard
6/10
Moderate
Brule County SD
Tornado / Blizzard
6/10
Moderate
Lyman County SD
Tornado / Blizzard
6/10
Moderate
Deuel County SD
Tornado / Blizzard
6/10
Moderate
Spink County SD
Blizzard / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Minnehaha County SD
Tornado / Severe Storm
6/10
Moderate