Davis, SD (ZIP 57021) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Davis has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Davis 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.
Davis has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Davis was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 28, 2021), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 26, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57021 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Davis, SD, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Davis (ZIP 57021) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Davis has 9 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57021 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 $26.1M in property damage in the Davis, SD area (ZIP 57021). 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 →