ZIP code 57047, covering Monroe, SD, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 32 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Monroe 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.
Monroe has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $32.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Monroe has experienced 7 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 1998.
Monroe has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monroe 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. EF3 Tornado on May 7, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57047 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe, SD, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Monroe (ZIP 57047) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Monroe has 7 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57047 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 $50.9M in property damage in the Monroe, SD area (ZIP 57047). 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 →