Federal records document 165 natural disaster events in the Salem, SD area (ZIP 57058). These include 111 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 151 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Salem is hailstorms, with 111 recorded events making up 67% 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 $292K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23.7M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2007.
Salem 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.
Salem has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $29.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salem was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $27.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 30, 1998), causing $17.4M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57058 has experienced 165 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (111 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (10 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, SD, with 111 events documented. These events have caused a combined $292K in property damage.
Yes, Salem (ZIP 57058) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Salem has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $23.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57058 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 $65.5M in property damage in the Salem, SD area (ZIP 57058). 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 →