ZIP code 57035, covering Humboldt, SD, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
Humboldt has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $10.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 11, 2019.
Humboldt has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $32.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Humboldt has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $562K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Humboldt was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $27.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $10M 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 57035 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), and severe wind events (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Humboldt, SD, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Humboldt (ZIP 57035) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Humboldt has 15 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 $10.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57035 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 $58.3M in property damage in the Humboldt, SD area (ZIP 57035). 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 →