Chancellor, SD (ZIP 57015) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 50 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.9M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (50 total). Of these, 4 (8%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Chancellor has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
Chancellor has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Chancellor has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chancellor was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (Jul 13, 1997), causing $4M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 28, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 57015 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), severe wind events (19 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chancellor, SD, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Chancellor (ZIP 57015) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2020.
Chancellor has 8 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57015 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 $28.9M in property damage in the Chancellor, SD area (ZIP 57015). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →