Federal disaster loans open for South Dakota's Hyde County after summer storms and flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared a disaster for rural South Dakota, with Hyde County as the primary county, following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from June 28 to July 3, 2026. The declaration was dated October 29, 2026. Affected residents and businesses can apply for low-interest disaster loans online or in person, with a physical damage deadline of December 28, 2026 and an economic injury deadline of July 29, 2027.
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What does it mean?
If your home, business, or farm in Hyde County was hurt by the summer storms, you can now apply for a federal loan to help cover the damage or losses. The loans carry low interest, and you have until December 28, 2026 for physical damage and July 29, 2027 for economic injury loans.
Who is affected?
Homeowners, businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and private non-profit organizations in Hyde County and the surrounding area that suffered damage or losses from the storms and flooding.