Hartford, SD (ZIP 57033) has experienced 171 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 102 hailstorms, 26 blizzards, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $73.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 110 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (102 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (65%) 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 $22.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (76%) 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 $35.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
Hartford has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Hartford has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartford was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $27.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $20M in damages. 4.5" Hail on Jul 13, 1997 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57033 has experienced 171 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (102 events), blizzards (26 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartford, SD, with 102 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Hartford (ZIP 57033) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Hartford has 14 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 $10.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57033 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $27.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $73.6M in property damage in the Hartford, SD area (ZIP 57033). 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 →