Canistota, SD (ZIP 57012) has experienced 124 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (77 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Canistota has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 11, 2019.
Canistota has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $32.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Canistota has experienced 9 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canistota was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $27.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $10M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 7, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57012 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), severe wind events (18 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), and tornadoes (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canistota, SD, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $165K in property damage.
Yes, Canistota (ZIP 57012) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Canistota has 9 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57012 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $27.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.5M in property damage in the Canistota, SD area (ZIP 57012). 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 →