Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Gayville, SD area (ZIP 57031). These include 64 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Gayville is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 79% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $748K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Gayville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Gayville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2018.
Gayville has experienced 4 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 $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 1985.
Gayville 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gayville was 1" Hail on Jul 21, 2023, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2001), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57031 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gayville, SD, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $748K in property damage.
Yes, Gayville (ZIP 57031) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2009.
Gayville has 4 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57031 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 21, 2023. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Gayville, SD area (ZIP 57031). 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 →