Baltic, SD (ZIP 57003) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 26 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (48 total). Of these, 3 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (65%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $22.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2022.
Baltic has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2019.
Baltic has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2008.
Baltic has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Baltic has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baltic was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 16, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 22, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57003 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (26 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baltic, SD, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $675K in property damage.
Yes, Baltic (ZIP 57003) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2019.
Baltic has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57003 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.7M in property damage in the Baltic, SD area (ZIP 57003). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →