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57054 Ramona, SD — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Ramona, SD (57054)

Ramona, SD (ZIP 57054) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (51 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 Apr 26, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Ramona has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Ramona has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 1982.

🌊 Floods

Ramona has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $22.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.

💨 Severe wind events

Ramona has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $571K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Ramona was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $21.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 11, 2019), causing $2.9M in damages. 4" Hail on Jul 11, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Ramona, SD (57054)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57054 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 57054?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ramona, SD, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 57054 (Ramona) prone to flooding?

Yes, Ramona (ZIP 57054) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.

Has Ramona (57054) ever been hit by a tornado?

Ramona has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 1982.

What was the worst natural disaster in Ramona, SD?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57054 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 57054?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.6M in property damage in the Ramona, SD area (ZIP 57054). 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 →

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