Montrose, SD (ZIP 57048) has experienced 136 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 90 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.3M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (90 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Montrose 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.
Montrose 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 $32.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Montrose has experienced 10 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montrose was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $27.1M 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 57048 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), and tornadoes (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montrose, SD, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $135K in property damage.
Yes, Montrose (ZIP 57048) 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.
Montrose has 10 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 $7.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57048 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $27.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.3M in property damage in the Montrose, SD area (ZIP 57048). 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 →