Brookings, SD (ZIP 57006) has experienced 134 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (71 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (83%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 5, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2019.
Brookings has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $752.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brookings was Flood on Jul 1, 2005, which caused $7.6M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 18, 2001), causing $6M in damages. Ice Storm on Nov 28, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57006 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (14 events), and tornadoes (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brookings, SD, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.8M in property damage.
Yes, Brookings (ZIP 57006) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 5, 2019.
Brookings has 10 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 $752.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57006 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2005. This event caused $7.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.2M in property damage in the Brookings, SD area (ZIP 57006). 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 →