Wildfire risk · South Dakota
Wildfire risk in South Dakota
Wildfire risk (USDA Forest Service) data for ZIP codes in South Dakota. Pick a ZIP below to dive into the wildfire risk summary.
Last verified 2026-05-13 · methodology
What lands here
Pages translate the numeric hazard score into plain English, show the exposure type (direct flame contact vs. ember), and link to at-home mitigation resources.
Source & refresh
USDA Forest Service. Refreshed annual (usfs update). Primary source →
South Dakota top concern
Radon Zone 1, agricultural water, tornadoes
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See South Dakota state page for the full state-level rollup across all 12 dimensions.
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