Government records show 202 natural disaster events affecting the Harrisburg, SD area (ZIP 57032) — a notably active disaster history. These include 139 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 139 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Harrisburg has experienced 8 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Harrisburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harrisburg was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 10, 2019), causing $6.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 10, 2019 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57032 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (139 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrisburg, SD, with 139 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25M in property damage.
Yes, Harrisburg (ZIP 57032) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Harrisburg has 8 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57032 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 $56.2M in property damage in the Harrisburg, SD area (ZIP 57032). 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 →