Federal records document 151 natural disaster events in the Canton, SD area (ZIP 57013). These include 90 hailstorms, 25 severe wind events, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Canton is hailstorms, with 90 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $710K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $258K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Canton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2004.
Canton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canton was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 20, 2024), causing $13.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57013 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), severe wind events (25 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canton, SD, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $710K in property damage.
Yes, Canton (ZIP 57013) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Canton has 5 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 $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57013 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.2M in property damage in the Canton, SD area (ZIP 57013). 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 →