Oldham, SD (ZIP 57051) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (31 total). 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
Oldham has experienced 9 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2005.
Oldham has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $22.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Oldham has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Oldham has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oldham was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $21.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 27, 2005), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57051 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oldham, SD, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Oldham (ZIP 57051) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Oldham has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57051 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $21.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.5M in property damage in the Oldham, SD area (ZIP 57051). 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 →