Federal records document 150 natural disaster events in the Beresford, SD area (ZIP 57004). These include 86 hailstorms, 32 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Beresford is hailstorms, with 86 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $468K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $36M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
Beresford has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $42M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Beresford has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2018.
Beresford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beresford was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $26.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 14, 1970), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 20, 2024 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57004 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), severe wind events (32 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beresford, SD, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $108K in property damage.
Yes, Beresford (ZIP 57004) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Beresford has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $36M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57004 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $26.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78.7M in property damage in the Beresford, SD area (ZIP 57004). 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 →