Federal records document 183 natural disaster events in the Elk Point, SD area (ZIP 57025). These include 121 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $130M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Elk Point is hailstorms, with 121 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (45%) 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 $101.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Elk Point has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $112.8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 28, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elk Point was Flood on Jun 21, 2024, which caused $54.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $26.4M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jul 28, 1986 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57025 has experienced 183 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (13 events), and blizzards (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk Point, SD, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Elk Point (ZIP 57025) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Elk Point has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57025 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2024. This event caused $54.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $130M in property damage in the Elk Point, SD area (ZIP 57025). 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 →