ZIP code 57038, covering Jefferson, SD, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $620K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2024.
Jefferson has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Jefferson has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Jefferson has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $145K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 9, 2020.
Jefferson has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jefferson was EF4 Tornado on Jul 28, 1986, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 93 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 20, 2008), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 17, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57038 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jefferson, SD, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $620K in property damage.
Yes, Jefferson (ZIP 57038) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Jefferson has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $31M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57038 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 28, 1986. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.1M in property damage in the Jefferson, SD area (ZIP 57038). 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 →