Moderate Risk South Dakota  ·  Tornado / Flash Flooding

Haakon County SD

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
1
Area
1,813
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Haakon County SD in South Dakota faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 1,813 square mile area. Philip serves this remote west-central South Dakota county. Haakon 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.

// 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 2019 Blizzard
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (605) 859-2800
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Haakon County SD
State South Dakota (SD)
Population 1
Area 1,813 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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