Federal records document 145 natural disaster events in the Marion, SD area (ZIP 57043). These include 103 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Marion is hailstorms, with 103 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $845K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Marion has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $32.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Marion has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marion was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $27.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $15M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 7, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57043 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (103 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (10 events), and blizzards (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, SD, with 103 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 57043) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Marion has 13 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 $11M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57043 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 $61.5M in property damage in the Marion, SD area (ZIP 57043). 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 →