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57028 Flandreau, SD — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Flandreau, SD (57028)

Federal records document 128 natural disaster events in the Flandreau, SD area (ZIP 57028). These include 80 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Flandreau is hailstorms, with 80 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (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 $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $376K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

Flandreau 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Flandreau has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $702.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 1996.

🌍 Earthquakes

Flandreau has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 11, 1982.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Flandreau was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $13.2M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 22, 1997), causing $5.1M in damages. 2" Hail on Jun 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Flandreau, SD (57028)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57028 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), floods (24 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 57028?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flandreau, SD, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 57028 (Flandreau) prone to flooding?

Yes, Flandreau (ZIP 57028) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.

Has Flandreau (57028) ever been hit by a tornado?

Flandreau has 4 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 $702.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 1996.

What was the worst natural disaster in Flandreau, SD?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57028 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $13.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 57028?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.5M in property damage in the Flandreau, SD area (ZIP 57028). 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 →

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