ZIP code 57026, covering Elkton, SD, has 101 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.1M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 60 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $20.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (38%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Elkton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Elkton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $754.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elkton was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 22, 1997), causing $15.1M in damages. 2" Hail on Jun 22, 1997 also caused significant damage ($5.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57026 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), and tornadoes (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkton, SD, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.6M in property damage.
Yes, Elkton (ZIP 57026) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Elkton 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 $754.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57026 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.1M in property damage in the Elkton, SD area (ZIP 57026). 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 →