ZIP code 57017, covering Colman, SD, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (75%) 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 $17.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Colman has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2020.
Colman has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Colman has experienced 7 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2006.
Colman has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 11, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colman was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $15.8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 18, 2001), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 9, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57017 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colman, SD, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Colman (ZIP 57017) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Colman has 7 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57017 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $15.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.8M in property damage in the Colman, SD area (ZIP 57017). 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 →